Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandUni
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode6043000037007
Product
- Summary
- Product: Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum 30ml
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.
- Corrective action: The products have been destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Serum
- Brand
- Uni
- Barcode
- 6043000037007
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Product Description
- White and orange rectangular small box with pipette bottle inside
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 9.9% w/w hydroquinone and 0.04% clobetasol propionate, both of which are not permitted to be used in cosmetics.
- Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The products have been destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2407-0104
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Serum
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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