United KingdomEven Tone Body Lotion (plastic pump bottle, white cream, 250 ml, no ingredients list; country of origin Nigeria) has been rejected at the UK border. It was found to contain 3.2% hydroquinone and 78.1 mg/kg clobetasol propionate, substances prohibited in cosmetics that can cause allergic contact dermatitis, skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system; stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Even Tone Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching/Lightening Products
Product Name: Even Tone Body Lotion
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Product Description: Plastic bottle with pump dispenser containing white cream – 250ml. An ingredients list was not present.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2508-0200a
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain 3.2% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in cosmetic products as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also contains 78.1 mg/kg (0.008% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.
The official notice
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