Britons warned cosmetic product poses 'serious chemical risk' due to 'prohibited' ingredient
A cosmetics product has been recalled
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Britons have been made aware that a cosmetics product is unsafe, presenting a serious chemical risk to users.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) shared that Golden Pearl Beauty Cream from Sash Cosmetics has been recalled.
Golden Pearl Beauty Cream
Type: Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Brand: Golden Pearl
Barcode: 8964001078586
Batch Number: 231214
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Product Description: 28ml tubs of skin-lightening cream in golden packaging
'The product presents a serious chemical risk'
Sash Cosmetics
The OPSS stated: "The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, the cream was found to contain 14600 mg/kg (1.5 per cent) mercury. Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
"For more information on mercury, access the UK Government's guidance on Mecury, available at GOV.UK.
"The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009. The product has been recalled from end users by Sash Cosmetics."
Those who have the product at home should stop using it immediately.
Additional information
PSD number: 2409-0152
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
GOV.UK has essential information on mercury, including its uses, how it gets into the environment, exposure to mercury, how exposure can affect your health and what to do if you are exposed.
Product and food recalls should be taken very seriously to ensure your safety.
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