SR/03772/2529 October 2025

Skin lightening cream

Les Laboratoires Biopharma · Rapid Clair Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream

Country of origin: Cameroon
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Sold online: No

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What is the danger

The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction. Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 25 November 2024

Product

Description: Skin lightening cream.
Packaging: White plastic bottle.
Brand: Les Laboratoires Biopharma
Barcode: 3700607900013

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/03772/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-44
Published: 29 October 2025
Modified: 29 October 2025
Corrigendum: Notification SR/03749/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/03748/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/03846/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.