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Stay Young Skin Lightening Cream with Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E sold via eBay — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on eBayApr 12, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Stay Young Skin Lightening Cream with Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E sold via eBay — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk to health as it contains the chemical hydroquinone at concentrations of 3.4%, which is prohibited in this type of product. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also contained clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product also was missing required labelling, and contained allergens and ingredients not listed 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 recalled from end users. The retailer has informed purchasers directly of the recall. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Skin lightening cream in a 200g white pot with green and white labelling.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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