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Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
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).
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Skin Light with Shea Butter and Vitamin E Skin Lightening Body Lotion sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Product Safety Report for Skin Gard Lightening Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Product Safety Report for Citroclear Skin Whitening Accelerator – Lemon Extracts Skin Lightening Lotion sold via Ebay presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Product Safety Report for Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream 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 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 LA LA LA Huile Eclaircissante 100ml Skin Lightening Oil sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
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