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
BrandSWP+
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode3760212790324
Product
- Summary
- Product: SWP+ Skin Whitening 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
- SWP+
- Barcode
- 3760212790324
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Product Description
- 500ml white bottle of skin whitening body lotion with silver lid.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 5.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted for use in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone was not listed as an ingredient. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The product was also found to contain two glucocorticoid substances, clobetasol propionate and betamethasone dipropionate. Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) are prohibited in cosmetic products.
- 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: 2301-0118
- 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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