Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandCocopulp
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Product: Cocopulp Skin Lightening Cream
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone.
- Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Cream
- Brand
- Cocopulp
- Country of Origin
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Product Description
- 300ml plastic pot, white lid, printed wraparound label. Containing white cream.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.7% w/w hydroquinone. The product’s labelling also proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list appropriate allergen information.
- Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it 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- The product has been withdrawn from the market.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2406-0124
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- 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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