Monobenzone · Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 09 June 2023
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01315/23

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: India

Product description

Skin lightening cream