The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream
Type
Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching / Lightening Products
Brand
Parley Cosmetics
Batch number
65
Country of origin
Pakistan
Product description
Cream sold in a blue and gold cardboard box
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury at a concentration of 16680 mg / kg (1.7%) and clobetasol propionate at a concentration of 1470 mg / kg (0.15%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.
For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information
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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