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Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 1, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Serum — chemical risk

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

Hazard

Following analysis the liquid was found to contain 8.3% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics. There was also required information missing such as the absence of the name and address of the responsible person in the UK, the absence of a period after opening indication, the use of an incorrect name (hydroxyphenol) on the ingredient list and the absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list. 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

  • Ban marketing of product and accompanying measures

Product description

Packaged in a pink card box containing a 30ml glass bottle of pink liquid. The box was marked, Paris, Fair&White, So White!, Skin Perfector Serum.

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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