The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Pure Skin Moisturising and Anishing Body Lotion
Type
Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Brand
Pure Skin
Country of origin
Ghana
Product description
Pink bottle with white cream, 500 ml
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk, as it was found to contain 3.0% w/w hydroquinone and 153 mg/kg (0.015%) 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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