InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Sandal – Skin lightening cream

Sandal – Skin lightening cream

Name: Whitening Beauty Cream

Category: 10

Date: 2026-02-06

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: The product contains mercury (measured value: 1,49% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Seizure of GoodsDate of entry into force: 15/08/2025

Description: Skin lightening cream.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Sandal - Skin lightening cream

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