Silver Rose Extra Pearl Beauty Cream
- Affected
- Skin lightening cream in a pink plastic container packaged in a yellow cardboard box
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain Mercury at a concentration of 8.92mg/kg. Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
- What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from sale. If you own one, stop using it and contact the seller.
Product: Silver Rose Extra Pearl Beauty Cream
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain Mercury at a concentration of 8.92mg/kg. Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin lightening cream |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 4712089450015 |
| Batch No | 2854 |
| NAFDAC NO | 02-3201 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Skin lightening cream in a pink plastic container packaged in a yellow cardboard box |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain Mercury at a concentration of 8.92mg/kg. Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0048
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 19 March 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.