Product Safety Report: Uniparco Cosmetique LightUp Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion (2501-0012a)

Product Safety Report for Uniparco Cosmetique Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Uniparco Cosmetique LightUp Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Brand Uniparco
Barcode 6043000036963
Country of Origin Senegal
Product Description Beauty lotion in a white and orange bottle with turquoise stripe, 400ml. Labelling states: ‘Vita-Clariant C, B-Carotone, Collagen’
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk, as it was found to contain 5.2% w/w hydroquinone and 95.6mg/kg (0.01%) clobetasol propionate.

Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0012a

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 February 2025