Trading standards leaflets

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Kojic Clear Lotion with Papaya

Type     
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Lotion

Brand   
Kojic Clear

Country of origin            
Nigeria

Product description       
Orange and green card box containing a 30 ml plastic bottle of white lotion and an information leaflet.

Barcode             
8502686916

Batch   
KPC002

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 581 mg / kg (0.058% w / w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

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