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🧸 Product SE September 1, 2023

Dream Cosmetics — Cocopulp

Skin lightening cream, 300 ml and 500 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Dream Cosmetics — Cocopulp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Origin
Ivory Coast

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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This alert was reported 1106 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Dream Cosmetics’ “Cocopulp” is a beauty product. It has a chemical called hydroquinone that is banned in cosmetics.

What's happening? The product contains hydroquinone, which can cause skin rashes. Sweden has recalled it.

Does this affect me? If you used this product in Sweden, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Dream Cosmetics
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. · Origin: Ivory Coast

First published
September 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009770

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Dream Cosmetics — Cocopulp. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. · Origin: Ivory Coast
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 1, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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