Lightening Body Cream · Chemical
Product: Skin-lightening product · Cocoderm · Lightening Body Cream
Category: Cosmetics · Germany
Hazard: The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 1.18 %). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 05/11/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 05/11/2020