Destroyed
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 23 Jul 2026
SR/02102/26
Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris skin lightening lotion ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris skin lightening lotion) 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 body lotion, 500ml.
- Brand
- Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- S251273
- Made in
- France
- 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
Destruction of the product
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02102/26
View official notice ↗
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