Product Safety Report: Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream (2301-0117)
Product Safety Report for Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, a chemical banned in cosmetic products due to it’s negative effects on the skin.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product at the border.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics - Skin Whitening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rapid Clair |
| Barcode number | 3700607900105 |
| Batch number | W415/FAB:11-2021 |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Product Description | A 700ml white bottle of cream with orange lid – marked with the brand name ‘Rapid Clair’ |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 1.4 Dihydroxybenzene (Hydroquinone), a chemical banned in cosmetic products due to it’s negative effects on the skin. The product and it’s packaging were also missing a name and address of the UK responsible persons.
The product does not comply with Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0117
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards