Product Safety Report: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream (2406-0123)
Product Safety Report for Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream
Hazard: Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.8% w/w hydroquinone and 98.3mg/kg (0.098%) clobetasol propionate.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Lightening Beauty Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pro Light |
| Country of Origin | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Product Description | 275ml plastic pot, orange lid. Containing orange coloured cream. |
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Hazard
Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.8% w/w hydroquinone and 98.3mg/kg (0.098%) clobetasol propionate.
Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product’s labelling proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list clobetasol propionate along with a date of expiry once opened and allergen information.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2406-0123
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards