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Makari Clarifying Cream sold via eBay — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on eBayJul 24, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Makari Clarifying Cream sold via eBay — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain up to 279 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

The authority is requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The product has been withdrawn from the market by R and T Cosmetics Limited (retailer). Owners are advised to stop using the product and contact the retailer they purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

A 75ml white tube of cream packaged in a 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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