B.B. Clear – Skin lightening lotion
Name: Lightening
Category: 10
Date: 2025-01-03
Product Category: Cosmetics
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.20 %), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 07/11/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 07/11/2024
Description: Skin-lightening lotion with a floral scent. Date of manufacture: 12.07.23. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BZJ9SNFN).
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: Togo
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
