Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone.
Reasonsee the original notice
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode3700607900013
Product
Les Laboratoires Biopharma Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream
- Brand
- Les Laboratoires Biopharma
- Barcode
- 3700607900013
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Cameroon
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Les Laboratoires Biopharma Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone.
- Corrective action: The goods have been seized from the retail premises by the local authority.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening
- Brand
- Les Laboratoires Biopharma
- Barcode
- 3700607900013
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Product Description
- White bottle of skin lightening cream with orange lid.
- 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. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2505-0100
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The goods have been seized from the retail premises by the local authority.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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