Bio Skincare · Hand and Body Papaya Skin Whitening Lotion

Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylisochlorothiazolinone (MCI) are listed in the product ingredients. MCI/MI are not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 14 December 2018
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 26/07/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1880/18
Batch: Batch number: 30408; Bar code: 5060040701065
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5060040701065

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Hand and body skin-whitening lotion in a 400ml white bottle.