Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandClairmen
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode181100530117
Product
- Summary
- Product: Clairmen Lightening Program for Men
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The products have been seized and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Body Lotion
- Brand
- Clairmen
- Barcode
- 181100530117
- Country of Origin
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Product Description
- A 500ml silver bottle containing skin lightening body lotion with navy lid and image of a male on the front.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The products have been seized and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2411-0047
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been seized and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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