Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 422mg/kg (0.042% w/w) clobetasol propionate which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandCaro White
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode6181100531008
Product
Caro White Intensive Care Lightening Beauty Cream sold via eBay
- Brand
- Caro White
- Barcode
- 6181100531008
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Caro White Intensive Care Lightening Beauty Cream sold via eBay
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 422mg/kg (0.042% w/w) clobetasol propionate 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
- Caro White
- Barcode
- 6181100531008
- Country of Origin
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Product Description
- Comprised a card box containing a tube of orange cream. The box was marked, Caro white, Lightening Beauty Cream, With carrot oil, 30ml, Dream Cosmetics, 23 BP 4757, Abidjan 23, CI. The tube was marked, Caro white, Lightening Beauty Cream, With carrot oil, 30ml, Dream Cosmetics - 23 BP 4757, Abidjan 23, CI.
- 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 422mg/kg (0.042% w/w) clobetasol propionate which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product’s ingredients list on the tube also indicated the presence of hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product, and the ingredient was not listed on the box.
- 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: 2306-0089
- 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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