Trading standards leaflets

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

Product
Skin Gard Lightening Lotion

Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream

Country of origin
Nigeria

Product description
Skin lightening cream in a 400 ml plastic bottle.

Barcode
6156000016801

Other product identifiers
02-8733

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 126 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.

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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