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Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances recalled over a banned ingredient
Product Recall for Rihanna Fragrances 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.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Three fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty stores. Affected products have the chemical ‘butylphenyl methylpropional’ and/or ‘hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde’ included on the ingredients label on the packaging of the product.
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Kiss
- RiRi
- Rogue
Affected Product Barcodes
- Barcode
- 0608940572252
- 0608940560389
- 0608940559437
What to do now
Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain.
- Stop using it now.
- Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
- Contact Rihanna or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2602-0267). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Rihanna Fragrances presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. Both chemicals are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Savers Health and Beauty.
Advice to consumers
Affected products have been recalled by Savers Health and Beauty.
Customers should return any of the above products purchased at a Savers store to the place of purchase, where they will be issued a full refund.
Only products purchased in Savers Health and Beauty stores with the barcodes listed are affected by this recall. If you are unsure if you have one of the above products, please contact Savers Health and Beauty on help@savers.co.uk or access Product Recalls - Savers.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0267
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Affected Product Barcodes
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Questions
Why has Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances been recalled?
Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain. 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 model 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
