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Teeth whitenening strips – Crest “Whitestrips”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 29 Aug 2018In the weekly report of 7 Sep 2018 (week 36, 2018)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Teeth whitenening strips
Brand
Crest (11 alerts)
Name
Whitestrips
Type / model
  • 1 Hour Express
  • Classic Vivid
  • Gentle Routine
  • Glamorous White
  • Professional Effects
  • Supreme Flexfit
  • Supreme Professional,
(official alert record)
Type / model as notified
1 Hour Express, Classic Vivid, Gentle Routine, Glamorous White, Professional Effects , Supreme Flexfit, Supreme Professional,
Description
Teeth whitening strips. Unregistered import by third party distributor. The manufacturer did not produce it for direct distribution to consumers in the EU.
Risk
The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration up to 11.9% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Warning consumers of the risks · ordered on the retailer · from 23 Jun 2018
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · ordered on the retailer · from 23 Jun 2018
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1267/18Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1267/18Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1267/18
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1267/18
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2018-036 (XML)
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