LA LA LA Huile Eclaircissante 100ml Skin Lightening Oil sold via eBay
- Affected
- Product within a glass bottle of orange liquid. The bottle was marked ‘La La La, Huile Eclaircissante, Adoucissante et Rajeunissante, Clair, Net 100ml’
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.5% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- What to do
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Oil |
|---|---|
| Brand | LA LA LA |
| Barcode | 1023745841645 |
| Product Description | Product within a glass bottle of orange liquid. The bottle was marked ‘La La La, Huile Eclaircissante, Adoucissante et Rajeunissante, Clair, Net 100ml’ |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 3.5% w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also contained 197mg/kg (0.020% w/w) clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The product also required improvements to labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0087
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 7 July 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.