Product Safety Report: Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk (2301-0130)
Product Safety Report for Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the chemicals hydroquinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI).
Summary
Product: Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products and mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Body Treat |
| Batch Number | 033 |
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Product Description | White and orange box containing a 500ml white and orange bottle liquid. |
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Hazard
Ingredients show product contains hydroquinone (1.8%). Hydroquinone is not permitted in cosmetic products. Also, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
There was also unsatisfactory labelling including the absence of the name and address of the Responsible Person in the UK and there was no Period after Opening shown (PAO).
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0130
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards