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Benek's Fashion Fair Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Benek's Fashion Fair Cream — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 474 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. 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

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Skin lightening cream in a 25g pink and white tub

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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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