2023.07.11 Safety Report: B.B.Clear - AHA Lightening Skin Lightening Cream (sold via eBay)
11 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
B.B.Clear AHA Lightening Eclaircissant Skin Lightening Cream sold via eBay
Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Country of origin
Togo
Product description
Product is within a card box containing a plastic bottle of white cream. The box was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, Lightening care, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz. A list of "Key ingredients" was also present. The bottle was marked, B.B.Clear, Lightening, AHA, Skin Respectful Lotion, 200 ml 6.7 fl.oz, Fab: 10/06/22, Exp: 06/2027.
Brand
B.B.Clear
Barcode
6028050091315
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.6% w / w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The product also required improvements to labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Corrective action
Removal of the listing 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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