Skin-lightening product

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX)

Alert number: A12/1770/17 Share on Product: Skin-lightening product Name: Teint Uniforme-Lighteni Batch number / Barcode: 7 52301 00100 Type of alert: Serious Category: Cosmetics Brand: G&G Type / number of model: Unknown Risk type: Chemical The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 1.1% by weight). Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer) Description: Skin lightening product in a 500ml plastic bottle. Country of origin: Ivory Coast Alert submitted by: Germany