Product Safety Report: Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum (2301-0123)
Product Safety Report for Fair & White So White skin lightening cream presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone.
Summary
Product: Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Whitening Serum |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fair & White |
| Batch Number | 22089X-1 |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Product Description | Packaged in a pink card box containing a 30ml glass bottle of pink liquid. The box was marked, Paris, Fair&White, So White!, Skin Perfector Serum. |
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Hazard
Following analysis the liquid was found to contain 8.3% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics. There was also required information missing such as the absence of the name and address of the responsible person in the UK, the absence of a period after opening indication, the use of an incorrect name (hydroxyphenol) on the ingredient list and the absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list.
The product does not comply with The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0123
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards