Medicated Fade Crème with Sunscreen
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Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème with Sunscreen in 113.5g white plastic tubs has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by its distributor. The product was recalled because it contains 1.9% hydroquinone while its label claims 2% hydroquinone as the active ingredient, and the presence of hydroquinone violates Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. The affected product is lot 061109-1 with an expiry date of 11/08, packaged in a white plastic tub inside a cardboard box with pink and cream vertical panels and blue sides, bearing a Clear Essence globe logo.
The source does not specify what remedy an affected consumer should pursue.
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The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.9% of hydroquinone. The product's label states that the active ingredient is 2% hydroquinone. The presence of hydroquinone contravenes Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
113.5g (4oz) white cream in a white plastic tub, inside a cardboard box. The front and back of the box have pink and cream vertical panels. The top flap of the box is pink and the bottom flap is cream. Both sides of the box are blue. The brand logo is a globe with a black lozenge across its centre containing the words Clear Essence in pink and cream lettering. The tub has a label with pink and cream panels and the same logo. Model: Lot 061109-1. Expiry date 11/08 - printed on base of tub but not on box Notifying country: Ireland
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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