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

Product
Anise Shealight Fading Cream Face and Body

Type
Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream

Brand
Anise

Country of origin
Trinidad and Tobago

Product description
185 g plastic pot of yellow skin lightening cream.

Product name
Anise Shealight Skin Fading Cream Face and Body

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

There was also an absence of fragrance allergens on the ingredient list.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Corrective action
The products have been seized and destroyed.

Full notice

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