2024.03.21 Safety Report: Benek's Fashion Fair Cream
21 March 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Benek's Fashion Fair Cream
Type
Cosmetics - Skin lightening cream
Country of origin
Italy
Product description
Skin lightening cream in a 25 g pink and white tub.
Barcode
23589647586218
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 474 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate 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 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
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