Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain clobetasol propionate.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandPretty White!
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care
- Brand
- Pretty White!
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Ivory Coast
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 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
- Pretty White!
- Country of Origin
- Ivory Coast
- Product Description
- Pink liquid cosmetic sold in a pink bottle with red lid, 60ml/2.02 fl.oz.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 382 mg/kg (0.038% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
- Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.
- 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: 2508-0034c
- 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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