Product recallOPSS
Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream recalled over a banned ingredient
Product recall for Firming Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 651043014382
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 1516056AA
What to do now
The issue with Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream is a prohibited ingredient, of a kind often found in illegal skin-lightening and imported cosmetics.
- Stop applying it straight away.
- Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, burning, thinning or discolouration of the skin
- a rash
Get help urgently
- if you have used it for a long time, or have skin damage, speak to your GP or a pharmacist
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0459). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Firming Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 108 mg/kg (0.011%) of methylisothiazolinone (MI). This exceeds the maximum amount allowed in rinse-off products.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users and eBay has removed the product listing from its platform.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users and eBay has removed the product listing from its platform.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0459
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A tub of firming cream with printed “fat girl sleep” logo on the product, packaged in a blue box with blue stars and crescent moon.
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Questions
Why has Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream been recalled?
The issue with Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream is a prohibited ingredient, of a kind often found in illegal skin-lightening and imported cosmetics. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop applying it straight away. Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Bliss Fat Girl Sleep Firming Cream sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
