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Kojic Clear Lotion with Papaya — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on eBayJun 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Kojic Clear Lotion with Papaya — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Orange and green card box containing a 30 ml plastic bottle of white lotion and an information leaflet.

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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