Product Safety Report: White Express Lightening Body Lotion (2312-0044)
Product Safety Report for White Express Lightening Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product: White Express Lightening Body Lotion
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 3.9 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 | 3700607904004 |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Product Description | Skin lightening lotion in a beige and orange 500ml plastic bottle with a red cap |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 3.9 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: 2312-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards