The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Faiza Beauty Cream
Type
Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Skin Lightening
Brand
Faiza
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Skin lightening cream in a purple cardboard box with yellow writing
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains Mercury at a concentration of 19170mg/kg (1.9%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Exposure to mercury may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to internal organs, the circulatory system, and the nervous system.
Further information on the health effects of mercury exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: 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 ('The Cosmetics Regulation').
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market by Lajawab Foods Limited.
We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor to request redress.
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