Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandMakari
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode3760096842348
Product
- Summary
- Product: Makari Naturalle Carotonic Extreme Glow Renewing Face Cream SPF 15
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics.
- Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Face Cream
- Brand
- Makari
- Other identifier
- Ref 5234 Victoria ALBI INC
- Barcode
- 3760096842348
- Country of Origin
- France
- Product Description
- A cardboard box and tube inside. The product is labelled as 1.7 OZ and 50ml.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics. 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- The products have been withdrawn from the market.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2405-0078
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Withdrawal of the product from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Face Cream
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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