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Recall A12/00348/23 — Q-nic care whitening underarm cream

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Sweden · 2023-02-24 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00348/23
Date of alert
2023-02-24
Country / jurisdiction
Sweden
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Skin lightening cream
Reported risk: The product contains mercury (measured value: 4840 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007923

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