Product Safety Report: Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum 30ml (2407-0104)

Product Safety Report for Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Uniparco Light Up Dark Spots Correcting Serum 30ml

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: The products have been destroyed.

Product information

Type Cosmetics - Serum
Brand Uni
Barcode 6043000037007
Country of Origin Senegal
Product Description White and orange rectangular small box with pipette bottle inside
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 9.9% w/w hydroquinone and 0.04% clobetasol propionate, both of which are not permitted to be used in cosmetics. 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 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Product Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The products have been destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2407-0104

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 January 2025