Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 17 Feb 2026
SR/00559/26
My Cosmetics skin lightening cream withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (My Cosmetics skin lightening cream) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Skin lightening cream. Product sold online, in particular via thebeautywell.org.
- Brand
- My Cosmetics
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 580707
- Made in
- Sweden
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains mercury (measured value: 2900 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00559/26
View official notice ↗
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