2023.07.11 Safety Report: LA LA LA - Huile Eclaircissante Skin Lightening Oil (sold via eBay)
11 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LA LA LA Huile Eclaircissante 100ml Skin Lightening Oil sold via eBay
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Oil
Brand
LA LA LA
Country of origin
Cameroon
Product description
Product within a glass bottle of orange liquid. The bottle was marked 'La La La, Huile Eclaircissante, Adoucissante et Rajeunissante, Clair, Net 100 ml'
Barcode
1023745841645
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.5% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also contained 197 mg / kg (0.020% w/w) clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The product also required improvements to labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
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