Lightening Body Cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/03295/25 |
| Brand | Pretty White! |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Published | 19 September 2025 |
Risk Description
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 30/07/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 30/07/2025
Product Description
Skin lightening cream.