Product Safety Report: Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face & Body (Batch AOS18, 18/06/2023) (2312-0008)
Product Safety Report for Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face & Body (Batch AOS18, 18/06/2023) presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face & Body (Batch AOS18, 18/06/2023)
Hazard: The affected batch presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone.
Corrective action: The products within the affected batch have been seized and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Anise |
| Product Name | Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face and Body |
| Affected batch | AOS18, 18/06/2023 |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | 185g plastic pot of yellow skin lightening cream. |
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Hazard
The products within the affected batch present a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
There was also an absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The products within the affected batch have been seized and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2312-0008
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards