Product Safety Report: Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner (2312-0045)
Product Safety Report for Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product: Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin lightening cream |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 6152000300384 |
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Product Description | Skin lightening cream supplied in a 275g orange and white pot |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
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: 2312-0045
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards