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Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 12, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury at a concentration of 16680mg/kg (1.7%) and clobetasol propionate at a concentration of 1470mg/kg (0.15%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation. For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Cream sold in a blue and gold 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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