The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Uniparco Cosmetique LightUp Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion
Type
Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Brand
Uniparco
Barcode
6043000036963
Country of origin
Senegal
Product description
Beauty lotion in a white and orange bottle with turquoise stripe, 400 ml. Labelling states: 'Vita-Clariant C, B-Carotone, Collagen'
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk, as it was found to contain 5.2% w/w hydroquinone and 95.6 mg/kg (0.01%) clobetasol propionate.
Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
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