Product Safety Report Reference 2508-0034b

FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2508-0034b Pretty White! Lightening Body Cream

Red and white pot containing pink cream.

Recorded risk Serious Source updated 14 August 2025

Why this product was flagged

Recorded hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain 5.0% w/w hydroquinone. The ingredients list did not state the presence of hydroquinone. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

What the notice records

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

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Product details

Product
Pretty White! Lightening Body Cream
Brand
Pretty White!
Models
Not provided
Product type
Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Bleaching/Lightening Products
Seller or shop
Unknown
Country of origin
Ivory Coast
Measure
Destruction of the product
Notified by
Local Authority Trading Standards

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