Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury and clobetasol propionate.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandParley Cosmetics
Batch number(s)65
Barcodenot stated
Product
Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream
- Brand
- Parley Cosmetics
- Batch number(s)
- 65
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Pakistan
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury and clobetasol propionate.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Bleaching/Lightening Products
- Brand
- Parley Cosmetics
- Batch number
- 65
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Product Description
- Cream sold in a blue and gold cardboard box.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury at a concentration of 16680mg/kg (1.7%) and clobetasol propionate at a concentration of 1470mg/kg (0.15%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.
- For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information
- 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 and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2508-0034a
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Bleaching/Lightening Products
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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