Body lotion
Bronz Tone · MAXI TONE
- Country of origin
- Ghana
- Notifying country
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 2.2% and 0.02%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be applied if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 10 September 2024
Product
- Description
- Body lotion, advertised as containing cacao butter and honey extracts, 300ml.
- Packaging
- Gold plastic tube inside gold cardboard box.
- Brand
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/00942/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-11
- Published
- 11 March 2025
- Modified
- 11 March 2025
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