Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk
- Affected
- White and orange box containing a 500ml white and orange bottle liquid.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products and mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.
- What to do
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Body Treat |
| Batch Number | 033 |
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Product Description | White and orange box containing a 500ml white and orange bottle liquid. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
Ingredients show product contains hydroquinone (1.8%). Hydroquinone is not permitted in cosmetic products. Also, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
There was also unsatisfactory labelling including the absence of the name and address of the Responsible Person in the UK and there was no Period after Opening shown (PAO).
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0130
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 1 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.