Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate and 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which are prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode6182000105382
Product
Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream
- Barcode
- 6182000105382
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Ivory Coast
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Product: Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate and 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which are prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Skin lightening cream
- Barcode
- 6182000105382
- Other product identifiers
- 0A2-0284
- Country of Origin
- Ivory Coast
- Product Description
- Skin lightening cream in a 550ml yellow and orange plastic bottle
- 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 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product also contains 2.9 w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited 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
- Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2312-0043
- 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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