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Skin lightening oil “Dr SJM skincare, body whitening oil”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 6 Jul 2023In the weekly report of 7 Jul 2023 (week 27, 2023)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening oil
Name
Dr SJM skincare, body whitening oil
Batch
BW003
Description
Lightening body oil. Product also sold online.
Risk
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Import rejected at border · ordered on the importer · from 27 Feb 2023
Notifying country
Sweden
Country of origin
Niger
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01561/23Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01561/23Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01561/23Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01561/23
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01561/23
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2023-27 (XML)
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