Skin lightening product

Country of origin: 
United States
Brand: 
Clear Essence
Product category: 
Cosmetics
Product: 
Skin Beautifying Milk - Maxi Tone
Type or model number: 
Platinum
Product description: 

Body lotion with skin lightening effect in a bottle of 227g, supplied in a yellow-pink cardboard packaging.

Risk type: 
Chemical
Risk level: 
Serious risk
Problem: 
The product contains 2.5 % by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Reference: 
A12/0925/16
Batch number or barcode: 
On the container:#150803-1. On the packaging: EF141, MHD: EXP.10/17.
OECD category: 
53000000 - Beauty / Personal Care / Hygiene
Notifying country: 
Germany
Measures adopted by notifying country: 
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Retailer)Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Product user: 
Consumer

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