Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Silky Pleasure Body Lotion
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Silky Pleasure Body Lotion
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching/Lightening Products
- Product Name
- Silky Pleasure Body Lotion
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Product Description
- Plastic bottle with pump dispenser containing a white cream. The bottle was marked “Silky Pleasure Body Lotion, 300ml.”
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain 3.1% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in cosmetic products as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The product also contains 71.5 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2508-0200e
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching/Lightening Products
- Product Name
- Silky Pleasure Body Lotion
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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