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Product Safety Report: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream (2406-0123)

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Published8 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product description

Product: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate. Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Product information Type Cosmetics - Lightening Beauty Cream Brand Pro Light Country of Origin Democratic Republic of the Congo Product Description 275ml plastic pot, orange lid. Containing orange coloured cream. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.8% w/w hydroquinone and 98.3mg/kg (0.098%) clobetasol propionate. Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product’s labelling proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list clobetasol propionate along with a date of expiry once opened and allergen information. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013. Corrective action The product has been withdrawn from the market. Additional information PSD case number: 2406-0123 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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