2024.08.09 Safety Report: White Secret Skin Lightening Lotion
09 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
White Secret Skin Lightening Lotion
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Body Lotion
Brand
White Secret
Country of origin
Togo
Product description
500 ml plastic bottle, containing white lotion. Orange lid, printed label with image.
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.0% w/w hydroquinone and 141 mg/kg (0.14%) 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 these ingredients along with instructions of use after product has been 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The product has been withdrawn from the market.
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