Product Safety Report: Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face & Body (2312-0008)
Product Safety Report for Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face & Body presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face & Body
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone.
Corrective action: The products have been seized and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Anise |
| Product Name | Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face and Body |
| Country of Origin | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Product Description | 185g plastic pot of yellow skin lightening cream. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
There was also an absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The products have been seized and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2312-0008
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards