Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 5 May 2026
SR/01378/26
SHINESHINE SKINCARE skin lightening cleanser stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (SHINESHINE SKINCARE skin lightening cleanser) 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
- Skin lightening cleanser.
- Brand
- SHINESHINE SKINCARE
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01378/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.