Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 24 Mar 2026
SR/00884/26
Kohinoor Chemical Co skin lightening cream withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Kohinoor Chemical Co 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
- Kohinoor Chemical Co
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains mercury (measured value: 85.92 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00884/26
View official notice ↗
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