Product Safety Report: Kojic Clear Cream with Lemon sold via eBay (2301-0158)
Product Safety Report for Kojic Clear Cream with Lemon presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Kojic Clear Cream with Lemon
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of clobestasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: The authority are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Batch Number | K18022 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Boxed plastic 50g tube 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 538mg/kg (0.054% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) are prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The authority are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0158
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards