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White Express Lightening Body Lotion — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: White Express Lightening Body Lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 3.9 w/w hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Skin lightening lotion in a beige and orange 500ml plastic bottle with a red cap

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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