2025.02.28 Safety Notice: Home Teeth Whitening - Diamond White Toothpaste
28 February 2025
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Home Teeth Whitening Diamond White Toothpaste
Type
Cosmetics - Whitening Toothpaste
Brand
Home Teeth Whitening
Barcode
659675851839
Batch
202501
Country of origin
China
Product description
White 96 g tube of toothpaste with gold text. Packaged in a white and gold box
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it claims to contain hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 3%, which exceeds the maximum permitted limit of 0.1% in cosmetic products. Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. In addition, some of the required documentation was not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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