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Skin cream and tonic – Derma Innovo “Ep-Derm”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 19 Aug 2016In the weekly report of 26 Aug 2016 (week 34, 2016)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin cream and tonic
Brand
Derma Innovo
Name
Ep-Derm
Type / model
  • Ep-Derm Creme
  • Ep-Derm Liquid
(official alert record)
Type / model as notified
Ep-Derm Creme, Ep-Derm Liquid
Batch
MHD Jan 2018
Description
Ep-Derm Creme: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle; Ep-Derm Liquid: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle, plastic dropper.
Risk
null The cream and liquid contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is non-authorised in skin cream and tonics. The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures · from 11 Jul 2016
  • Warning consumers of the risks · by the importer · from 11 Jul 2016
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the importer · from 11 Jul 2016
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1075/16Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1075/16Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1075/16Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1075/16
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1075/16
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2016-034 (XML)
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