2025.02.14 Safety Report: Pure Skin - Moisturising and Anishing Body Lotion
14 February 2025
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Pure Skin Moisturising and Anishing Body Lotion
Type
Cosmetics - Body Lotion
Brand
Pure Skin
Country of origin
Ghana
Product description
Pink bottle with white cream, 500 ml
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk, as it was found to contain 3.0% w/w hydroquinone and 153 mg/kg (0.015%) clobetasol propionate.
Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) and exposure to it may cause skin irritation.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
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