Product Safety Report: Benek's Fashion Fair Cream (2312-0051)

Product Safety Report for Benek's Fashion Fair Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product: Benek’s Fashion Fair Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 474 mg/kg clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product information

Type Cosmetics – Skin lightening cream
Barcode 23589647586218
Country of Origin Italy
Product Description Skin lightening cream in a 25g pink and white tub
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 474 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is 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 Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0051

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 19 March 2024