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SWP+ Skin Whitening Body Lotion — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 1, 2023
Photo from the official notice: SWP+ Skin Whitening Body Lotion — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: SWP+ Skin Whitening Body Lotion — chemical risk

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

Hazard

Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 5.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted for use in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone was not listed as an ingredient. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product was also found to contain two glucocorticoid substances, clobetasol propionate and betamethasone dipropionate. Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) are prohibited in cosmetic products. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

500ml white bottle of skin whitening body lotion with silver lid.

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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