2024.03.21 Safety Report: Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner
21 March 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner
Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream
Country of origin
Nigeria
Product description
Skin lightening cream supplied in a 275 g orange and white pot.
Barcode
6152000300384
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 2.9 w/w hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
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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