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H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream safety warning over a banned ingredient
Product Safety Report for H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6186000034437
What to do now
The issue with H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream is a prohibited ingredient, of a kind often found in illegal skin-lightening and imported cosmetics.
- Stop using it now.
- Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2312-0042). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 16.0 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Advice to consumers
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0042
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Skin lightening cream in a 500ml white plastic bottle
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Questions
Why has H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise Cream been reported?
The issue with H Cosmetiques CI L'abidjanaise 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 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 using it now. Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
