Black Opal · Even True tone correct fade cream

The product contains an excessive amount of hydroquinone (measured value: 1,8 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The products do not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Directive.

Published: 20 November 2020
Notifying authority: The Netherlands
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 03/08/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01549/20
Batch: BH9

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical, Health risk / other
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Skin-lightening cream in a light brown tube, claiming to contain hydroquinone.