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B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant Skin Lightening Cream sold via eBay — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on eBayJul 7, 2023
Photo from the official notice: B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant Skin Lightening Cream sold via eBay — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also required improvements to labelling and markings. 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

Product is within a card box containing a plastic bottle of white cream. The box was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, Lightening care, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz. A list of “Key ingredients” was also present. The bottle was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz, Fab: 10/06/22, Exp: 06/2027.

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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