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Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris Carotte Lightening Body Lotion — chemical risk (2606-0305)

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJul 9, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris Carotte Lightening Body Lotion — chemical risk (2606-0305)

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 according to the list of ingredients, it contains hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene). Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).

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

Body lotion in 500ml white bottle with silver lid.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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