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Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face & Body (Batch AOS18, 18/06/2023) — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMay 7, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face & Body (Batch AOS18, 18/06/2023) — chemical risk

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Hazard

The products within the affected batch present a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. There was also an 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 products within the affected batch have been seized and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

185g plastic pot of yellow skin lightening cream.

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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