Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2008-31
CHABINE · Skin lightening cream with lemon
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
- Published
- 08 August 2008
- Notifying authority
- Belgium
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0857/08
- Model
- Unknown
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- France
Product description
The white cardboard box with text in brown and red logo ('C') contains a white tube (50 ml). The packaging bears the following warnings: “Avoid any contact with the eyes or the mucous membranes. If irritation occurs, consult your doctor. Do not use on children aged less than 12 years. Keep out of children's reach.” Hydroquinone is mentioned in the list of ingredients.