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Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face & Body Lotion — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 1, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face & Body Lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted for use in cosmetics. The product was also found to contain two glucocorticoid substances, clobetasol propionate and betamethasone dipropionate. Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) are prohibited in cosmetic products. None of the mentioned chemicals were listed as ingredients on the ingredients list supplied with the product. 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

300 ml Peach Bottle with Gold Lid. Magic Whitening Gold with Egg Yolk and L-Glutathione

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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