Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandKojic Clear
Batch number(s)KPC002
Barcode8502686916
Product
Kojic Clear lotion with Papaya
- Brand
- Kojic Clear
- Batch number(s)
- KPC002
- Barcode
- 8502686916
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Kojic Clear lotion with Papaya
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Lotion
- Brand
- Kojic Clear
- Barcode
- 8502686916
- Batch
- KPC002
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Product Description
- Orange and green card box containing a 30 ml plastic bottle of white lotion and an information leaflet.
- 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 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.
- 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: 2306-0076
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Lotion
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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