2024.08.09 Safety Report: Cocopulp Skin Lightening Cream
09 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Cocopulp Skin Lightening Cream
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Brand
Cocopulp
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Product description
300 ml plastic pot, white lid, printed wraparound label. Containing white cream.
Hazard
Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.7% w/w hydroquinone. The product's labelling also proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list appropriate allergen information.
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The product has been withdrawn from the market.
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