2024.07.25 Safety Report: Makari Naturalle Carotonic Extreme Multi-Vitamin Toning Glycerin
06 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Makari Naturalle Carotonic Extreme Multi-Vitamin Toning Glycerin with Carrot Oil (sold via eBay)
Type
Cosmetics - Glycerin
Brand
Makari De Suisse
Country of origin
France
Product description
A 500 ml plastic bottle with orange and gold writing. The bottle contains yellow liquid.
eBay ID
116166089012
Barcode
098864009000
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as, following analysis, the liquid was found to contain 2.8% w/w hydroquinone, which is not permitted to be used in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Product Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
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