Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products and mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBody Treat
Batch number(s)033
Barcodenot stated
Product
Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk
- Brand
- Body Treat
- Batch number(s)
- 033
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products and mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.
- Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Cream
- Brand
- Body Treat
- Batch Number
- 033
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Product Description
- White and orange box containing a 500ml white and orange bottle liquid.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- Ingredients show product contains hydroquinone (1.8%). Hydroquinone is not permitted in cosmetic products. Also, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
- There was also unsatisfactory labelling including the absence of the name and address of the Responsible Person in the UK and there was no Period after Opening shown (PAO).
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2301-0130
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
- 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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