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GlorySmile Teeth whitening pen — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJul 24, 2024

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain 0.9% peroxide, which is 9 times the maximum permitted limit within cosmetic products. Peroxide was not listed in the ingredients and there was no durability date, responsible person or batch number listed. Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The goods have been seized by the local authority and have been destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

A 2ml teeth whitening pen packaged in a cuboid shaped white cardboard box.

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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