5d Extreme Whitening Face Cream
Recall Summary A skin lightening cream called 5D EXTREME Whitening Face Cream distributed in Sweden has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone, a banned ingredient in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic skin reactions, eye damage, and may pose cancer risks. The product does not meet European cosmetic safety regulations and was stopped at the border.
- Recalling firm
- SHINESHINE SKINCARE
- Product
- Skin lightening cream. 5D EXTREME Whitening Face Cream. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- SE
- Distribution
- Sweden
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/81d37ef5-5a98-44af-94cb-d52584b46623