Product Safety Report: Noor Gold Beauty Cream (2508-0103b)
Product Safety Report for Noor Gold Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Noor Gold Beauty Cream
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain mercury.
Corrective action: The product has been seized and is awaiting destruction.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Skin-Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Brand | Noor Gold |
| Code | 53818 |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Product Description | Light pink cream sold in a gold container with brightly-coloured cardboard outer packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, the cream was found to contain 27250mg/kg (2.72%) mercury.ÌýMercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.ÌýÂ
For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health, please visit /government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information.Ìý
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The product has been seized from the retailer (Choice Halal Centre, Crawley) and is awaiting destruction.ÌýÂ Â
Owners of the affected product should stop using it immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0103
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards