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Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain 4.4% w/w hydroquinone and 89.4mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Hydroquinone is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.  Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Destruction of the product.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

White cream in a 300ml plastic bottle supplied in white cardboard packaging.

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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