Product Safety Report: Sandal Whitening Beauty Cream (2508-0103a)
Product Safety Report for Sandal Whitening Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Sandal Whitening Beauty Cream
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain mercury.
Corrective action: The product has been seized and is awaiting destruction. ## Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin-Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sandal |
| Barcode | 0151973298090 |
| Product number | 147S |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Product Description | Orange face cream sold in a plastic tub and green cardboard box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, the cream was found to contain 14860mg/kg (1.49%) mercury. Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The product has been seized from the retailer (Choice Halal Centre, Crawley) and is awaiting destruction.
Owners of the affected product should stop using it immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0103
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards