Product Safety Report: Kojic Clear Lotion with Papaya (2306-0076)

Product Safety Report for Kojic Clear lotion with Papaya presenting a chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Kojic Clear lotion with Papaya

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product information

Type Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Lotion
Brand Kojic Clear
Barcode 8502686916
Batch KPC002
Country of Origin Nigeria
Product Description Orange and green card box containing a 30 ml plastic bottle of white lotion and an information leaflet.
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 581mg/kg (0.058% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2306-0076

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 26 June 2023