Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 26 Feb 2026
SR/00641/26
Glow + Effective body cream stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Glow + Effective body cream) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Light-yellow cream, advertised as toning.
- Brand
- Glow + Effective
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Nigeria
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00641/26
View official notice ↗
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