Product Safety Report: Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream (2312-0043)

Product Safety Report for Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product: Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate and 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which are prohibited in cosmetic products.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product information

Type Cosmetics – Skin lightening cream
Barcode 6182000105382
Other product identifiers 0A2-0284
Country of Origin Ivory Coast
Product Description Skin lightening cream in a 550ml yellow and orange plastic bottle
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product also contains 2.9 w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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

Corrective action

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0043

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 19 March 2024