Product Safety Report: Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care (2508-0034c)
Product Safety Report for Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain clobetasol propionate.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics, personal care and grooming 鈥� Bleaching/Lightening Products |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pretty White! |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Product Description | Pink liquid cosmetic sold in a pink bottle with red lid, 60ml/2.02 fl.oz. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 382 mg/kg (0.038% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0034c
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards