Product Safety Report: Bio Claire Lightening Body Lotion (2501-0012e)

Product Safety Report for Bio Claire Lightening Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Bio Claire Lightening Body Lotion

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Brand Bio Claire
Country of Origin Côte d’Ivoire
Product Description A white plastic bottle of body lotion with a picture of a model on the front of the packaging, 350ml.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk, as it was found to contain 545mg/kg (0.05%) clobetasol propionate.

Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0012e

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 February 2025