Every week, dedicated European portals (Safety Gate for the European Union, Safety Database for the United Kingdom) list the non-compliant and/or dangerous products detected on the market by the control authorities. Here are the cosmetic products that are subject to a recall or a marketing ban this week: lightening creams containing excessive amounts of preservatives or ingredients that are prohibited in cosmetics.
Whitening cream
Brand: H Cosmetics 
Name: La Bamakoise Tamarin Creme
Batch number: 229
• Country of origin: Ivory Coast
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities: stop of sales
Whitening cream
Brand: Unknown 
Name: Bronz Tone Maxi Tone
Barcode: 6182000108765
• Country of origin: Ivory Coast
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.02% by weight). This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities: stop of sales
Whitening cream
Brand: H Cosmetics New Light 
Name: Zaban Cream
Batch number: 356
• Country of origin: Ivory Coast
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities: stop of sales
Anti-blemish cream
Brand: Aqsa Cosmetic 
Name: Shivanya Beauty Cream
Barcode: 6000980911049
• Country of origin: Pakistan
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 9270 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities: stop of sales
Whitening cream
Brand: H Cosmetics 
Name: El Nett Cream
Barcode: 6181100420302
Batch number: 2915
• Country of origin: Ivory Coast
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 25.0% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities: stop of sales
Source
• Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, Report 2020-29, European Commission, July 23, 2021
