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Ljusnande kropps- & ansiktskräm — recall SR/00478/25

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Sweden · 2025-01-31 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
SR/00478/25
Date of alert
2025-01-31
Country / jurisdiction
Sweden
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
White Secret
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Skin lightening cream
Reported risk: Enligt ingrediensförteckningen innehåller produkten klobetasolpropionat, som är förbjudet i kosmetiska produkter. Denna kortikosteroid ska endast användas om den ordinerats medicinskt. Exponering för den kan orsaka hudirritation och kan leda till endokrina problem. Produkten uppfyller inte kraven i förordningen om kosmetiska produkter.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Importer
Category of measure
Stop of sales
Date of entry into force
09/01/2025
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Product Name (original English): lightening body & face cream

Risk Description (original English): According to the list of ingredients, the product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093021

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