2024.08.09 Safety Report: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream
09 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream
Type
Cosmetics - Lightening Beauty Cream
Brand
Pro Light
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Product description
275 ml plastic pot, orange lid. Containing orange coloured cream.
Hazard
Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.8% w/w hydroquinone and 98.3 mg/kg (0.098%) clobetasol propionate.
Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product's labelling proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list clobetasol propionate along with a date of expiry once opened and allergen information.
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The product has been withdrawn from the market.
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