2024.05.08 Safety Report: Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face and Body
22 October 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face and Body
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Brand
Anise
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Product description
185 g plastic pot of yellow skin lightening cream.
Product name
Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face and Body
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
There was also an absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The products have been seized and destroyed.
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