Product Safety Report: H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream (2312-0042)

Product Safety Report for H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product: H Cosmetiques CI L’abidjanaise Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 16.0mg/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 6186000034437
Country of Origin Ivory Coast
Product Description Skin lightening cream in a 500ml white plastic bottle
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 16.0 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: 2312-0042

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 19 March 2024