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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product recall for Stay Young Skin Lightening Cream with Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E presenting a serious risk to health due to the presence of the prohibited substances.
Product Safety Report for Skin Light with Shea Butter and Vitamin E Skin Lightening Body Lotion sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for SWP+ Skin Whitening Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Skin Gard Lightening Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for RODIS Creme Skin Light presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the skin sensitiser hydroquinone.
Product Safety Report for Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the chemicals hydroquinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI).
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has launched its report reviewing the extent to which regulators uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life.
Product Safety Report for Fair & White So White skin lightening cream presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone.
Government outlines action to make UK a world leader in tackling ethnic and other biases in medical devices.
Product Safety Report for Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK.
The review of the safety of isotretinoin has concluded.
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