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Super Clair Lightening & Bleaching Body Cream with Vitamin A & E — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 13, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Super Clair Lightening & Bleaching Body Cream with Vitamin A & E — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.9% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics. Hydroquinone 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

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

A 330ml plastic pot with an orange lid and wraparound label. Containing white cream.

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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