Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandB.B.Clear
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode6028050091315
Product
- Summary
- Product: B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant, Be Beautiful & Clear 5 in 1 sold via eBay
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Cream
- Brand
- B.B.Clear
- Barcode
- 6028050091315
- Country of Origin
- Togo
- Product Description
- Product is within a card box containing a plastic bottle of white cream. The box was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, Lightening care, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz. A list of “Key ingredients” was also present. The bottle was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz, Fab: 10/06/22, Exp: 06/2027.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The product also required improvements to labelling and markings.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2306-0082
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Cream
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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