2026.02.04 Safety Report: Kohinoor Chemical Co Tibet Snow Cream

04 February 2026

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Kohinoor Chemical Co Tibet Snow Cream

Type
Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Skin Lightening

Brand
Kohinoor Chemical Co

Barcode
8961100001019

Country of origin
Pakistan

Product description
Skin cream in a green and gold box

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains Mercury at a concentration of 85.92 mg/kg (0.0086%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Exposure to mercury may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to internal organs, the circulatory system, and the nervous system. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 ('The Cosmetics Regulation').

Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market by Lajawab Foods Limited.

We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor to request redress.