Skin cream and tonic

Requirements breached

The cream and liquid contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is non-authorised in skin cream and tonics. The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 July 2016
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 July 2016
3. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 11 July 2016

Product

Description

Ep-Derm Creme: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle; Ep-Derm Liquid: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle, plastic dropper.

Brand

Derma Innovo

Model / type

Ep-Derm CremeEp-Derm Liquid

Batch

MHD Jan 2018