Product Safety Report: B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant Skin Lightening Cream sold via eBay (2306-0082)
Product Safety Report for B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant, Be Beautiful & Clear 5 in 1 Skin Lightening Cream sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant, Be Beautiful & Clear 5 in 1 sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | B.B.Clear |
| Barcode | 6028050091315 |
| Country of Origin | Togo |
| Product Description | Product is within a card box containing a plastic bottle of white cream. The box was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, Lightening care, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz. A list of “Key ingredients” was also present. The bottle was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz, Fab: 10/06/22, Exp: 06/2027. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The product also required improvements to labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0082
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards