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Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Product Safety Report for Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face and Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and glucocorticoids.
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Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Product Safety Report for Kojic Clear lotion with Papaya presenting a chemical risk.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Product Safety Report for Citroclear Skin Whitening Accelerator – Lemon Extracts Skin Lightening Lotion sold via Ebay presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for RODIS Creme Skin Light presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the skin sensitiser hydroquinone.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Product Safety Report for Stay Young Face & Body Cream sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Information to support your recovery after COVID-19.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) culture collections offer a range of products and services for medical science and laboratory healthcare use.
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