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Body lotion

Safety Gate Alert SR/00644/26 · Even Tone

Report dateMarch 6, 2026
Reporting countryIE
Country of originNG
CategoryCosmetics
Risk typeChemical

Risk description

[Chemical] The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.2% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.0008% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.

Legal provisions

Measures taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 19/08/2025