Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 17 Feb 2026
SR/00560/26
Teashop skin lightening cream withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Teashop 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.
- Brand
- Teashop
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Sweden
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage.
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/00560/26
View official notice ↗
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