Product Safety Report: Les Laboratoires Biopharma Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream (2505-0100)
Product Safety Report for Les Laboratoires Biopharma Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Les Laboratoires Biopharma Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone.
Corrective action: The goods have been seized from the retail premises by the local authority.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Lightening |
|---|---|
| Brand | Les Laboratoires Biopharma |
| Barcode | 3700607900013 |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Product Description | White bottle of skin lightening cream with orange lid. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0100
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards