Bronz Tone · MAXI TONE

The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 2.2% and 0.02%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be applied 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.

Published: 14 March 2025
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 10/09/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00942/25

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Ghana

Product description

Body lotion, advertised as containing cacao butter and honey extracts, 300ml.