Product Safety Report: Wau Wa Eczema Herbal Cream (2312-0063)

Product Safety Report for Wau Wa Eczema Herbal Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product: Wau Wa Eczema Herbal Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the product was found to contain 47.1 mg/kg Betamethasone Dipropionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.

Corrective action: Destruction of the product.

Product information

Type Cosmetics – Herbal cream
Country of Origin Ghana
Product Description White herbal cream supplied in a brown jar with a black lid
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the product was found to contain 47.1 mg/kg Betamethasone Dipropionate. Betamethasone Dipropionate is a glucocorticoid substance and is not permitted in cosmetic products. 

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

Destruction of the product.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0063

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 19 March 2024