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Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 1.4 Dihydroxybenzene (Hydroquinone), a chemical banned in cosmetic products due to it’s negative effects on the skin. The product and it’s packaging were also missing a name and address of the UK responsible persons. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Destruction of the product.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

A 700ml white bottle of cream with orange lid – marked with the brand name ‘Rapid Clair’

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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