Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain hydroquinone, which is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandAngel Cosmetics
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode9501101370173
Product
Angel Cosmetics Clairmen Lightening Program for Men
- Brand
- Angel Cosmetics
- Barcode
- 9501101370173
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Congo
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Angel Cosmetics Clairmen Lightening Program for Men
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain hydroquinone, which is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- Corrective action: Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- The products have been seized and are awaiting destruction.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin cream
- Brand
- Angel Cosmetics
- Barcode
- 9501101370173
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Product Description
- A grey plastic jar with dark blue lid containing 120ml of cream.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain hydroquinone, which is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- The products have been seized and are awaiting destruction.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2505-0030
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- The products have been seized and are awaiting destruction.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin cream
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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