Product Safety Report Reference 2306-0086

FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2306-0086 Citroclear Skin Whitening Accelerator – Lemon Extracts Skin Lightening Lotion sold via eBay

Product within a plastic bottle of yellow cream. The bottle was marked: ‘Citroclear, Skin Whitening Accelerator, lemon extracts, e 500ml – 16.9 fl.oz. Gandour, Côte d’Ivoire, 36M’

Recorded risk Serious Source updated 30 April 2025

Why this product was flagged

Recorded hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.7% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis and is not permitted in this type of product.

What the notice records

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

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Product details

Product
Citroclear Skin Whitening Accelerator – Lemon Extracts Skin Lightening Lotion sold via eBay
Brand
Citroclear
Models
Not provided
Product type
Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Lotion
Seller or shop
eBay
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Measure
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
Notified by
Local Authority Trading Standards

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