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Front Pharmaceutical Tydineal Steroid Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Front Pharmaceutical Tydineal Steroid Cream — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 228 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

Destruction of the product.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Steroid cream supplied in a 20g yellow tube with a white cap

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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