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

Product
El Paradis Cosmetic Nature Secrete A L'Huile D'Argan

Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream

Country of origin
France

Product description
Skin lightening cream supplied in a 350 ml white and green plastic bottle.

Barcode
6186000128501

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 6.1% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone 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
Destruction of the product.

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