Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as according to the list of ingredients, it contains hydroquinone.
Reasonsee the original notice
Batch number(s)S251273
Barcode3760091560735
Product
Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris Carotte Lightening Body Lotion
- Brand
- Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Batch number(s)
- S251273
- Barcode
- 3760091560735
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- France
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris Carotte Lightening Body Lotion
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as according to the list of ingredients, it contains hydroquinone.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Skin Lightening
- Brand
- Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Barcode
- 3760091560735
- Batch
- S251273
- Country of Origin
- France
- Product Description
- Body lotion in 500ml white bottle with silver lid.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as according to the list of ingredients, it contains hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene). Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2606-0305
- 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 - Skin Lightening
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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