2024.08.02 Safety Report: Nature Secrete Carotte Skin Lightening Cream
06 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Nature Secrete Carotte Skin Lightening Cream
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Brand
Nature Secrete Carotte
Country of origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Product description
White and silver card box containing a 350 ml orange plastic bottle of pale-yellow lotion.
Product name
Nature Secrete Carotte, Lait Eclaircissant et Hydratant, a l'huile de Carotte
Lot
853
Hazard
This product presents a serious chemical risk as the lotion was found to contain 7.7% w/w hydroquinone. The product also used incorrect names on the ingredient list and didn't list the fragrance allergens.
Hydroquinone is not permitted 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 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
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