Trading standards leaflets

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

Product
Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream

Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream

Country of origin
Togo

Product description
White cream in a 300 ml plastic bottle supplied in white cardboard packaging.

Barcode
6028050091414

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain 4.4% w/w hydroquinone and 89.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Hydroquinone is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.? 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
Destruction of the product.

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