The alerts from EU generated during 30th May - 5th June 2023 are as under:
1. Sweden: Skin lightening cream originated from India containing hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight).
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and might cause cancer (if your exposure assessment shows so). 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.
- Product description: Skin lightening cream
- Product Category: Cosmetics
- Risk: Chemical
- Measures taken by economic operators (Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
2. Belgium: Unauthorized substances (Yohimbine and Ephedra) in food supplements on web shop from India
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for attention - Monitoring of media
- Action Taken: Informing authorities
- Date: 02-06-2023
3. Netherlands: Chlorpyrifos and pyridate in dried hot madras found in Indian spices
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Alert notification - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Informing recipient(s)
- Date: 30-05-2023
4. Netherlands: Pesticide residues found in cumin origin from India
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Alert notification - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Withdrawal from recipient(s)
- Date: 30-05-2023
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