Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and glucocoticoids which are prohibited in cosmetic products
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSDGL Purec Egyptian
Batch number(s)m/f 20/08/2021
Barcodenot stated
Product
Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face & Body Lotion — SDGL Purec Egyptian
- Brand
- SDGL Purec Egyptian
- Batch number(s)
- m/f 20/08/2021
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face & Body Lotion
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and glucocoticoids which are prohibited in cosmetic products
- Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightning Cream
- Brand
- SDGL Purec Egyptian
- Batch Number
- m/f 20/08/2021
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- 300 ml Peach Bottle with Gold Lid. Magic Whitening Gold with Egg Yolk and L-Glutathione
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted for use in cosmetics.
- The product was also found to contain two glucocorticoid substances, clobetasol propionate and betamethasone dipropionate. Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) are prohibited in cosmetic products. None of the mentioned chemicals were listed as ingredients on the ingredients list supplied with the product.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2301-0119
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightning Cream
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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