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Whitening Beauty Cream — recall A12/01615/20

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2020-11-27 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01615/20
Date of alert
2020-11-27
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Sandal
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Skin-lightening product
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
151973298090
Reported risk: Das Produkt enthält Quecksilber (Messwert: 14,65 g/kg). Quecksilber reichert sich im Körper an und kann Nieren, Gehirn und Nervensystem schädigen. Darüber hinaus kann es die Fortpflanzung und das ungeborene Kind beeinträchtigen. Das Produkt entspricht nicht der Verordnung über kosmetische Mittel.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Retailer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
11/11/2020
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Product Name (original English): Whitening Beauty Cream

Risk Description (original English): The product contains mercury (measured value: 14,65 g/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002525

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