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Product Safety Report: Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum 30ml (2407-0104)

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Published14 January 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product description

Summary Product: Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum 30ml Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate. Corrective action: The products have been destroyed. Product information Type Cosmetics - Serum Brand Uni Barcode 6043000037007 Country of Origin Senegal Product Description White and orange rectangular small box with pipette bottle inside Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 9.9% w/w hydroquinone and 0.04% clobetasol propionate, both of which are not permitted to be used in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013. Corrective action The products have been destroyed. Additional information PSD number: 2407-0104 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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