Trading standards leaflets

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
White Express Lightening Body Lotion

Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream

Country of origin
Cameroon

Product description
Skin lightening lotion in a beige and orange 500 ml plastic bottle with a red cap.

Barcode
3700607904004

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 3.9 w/w hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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

Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Full notice

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