[Recalled] Lightening Body Lotion without Hydroquinone — The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 0.81 %) | EU Safety Gate 2020-07-03
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Lightening Body Lotion without Hydroquinone |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Bio Claire |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00940/20 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 03 July 2020 |
| EAN / barcode | 6181100232165 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 0.81 %). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Cosmetics products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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