Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Original Royal Milk Face Cream
- Name / model
- SPF30
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Product: Original Royal Milk Face Cream
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Face Lightening Cream
- Model
- SPF30
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Product Description
- Glass jar with white and gold lid. Original royal milk face cream SPF30 lightening spot removal face cream.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The product also requires improvements to marking and labelling.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2401-0106
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Face Lightening Cream
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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