The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Vixa Skineal Steroid Cream
Type
Cosmetics - Steroid cream
Country of origin
Nigeria
Product description
Steroid cream supplied in a 15 g white, blue, and red tube.
Barcode
6921465734849
Batch number
22A05Z
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 247 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.
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