Uniparco Cosmetique – Dark spot corrector
Name: Lightup Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-14
Product Category: Cosmetics
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values: 5.2% and 0.01%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. 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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 10/09/2024
Description: Body lotion, 400 ml.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: Senegal
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk