Skin lightening cream Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Skin lightening cream

Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE

Country: Sweden

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01377/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Skin lightening cream
Brand SHINESHINE SKINCARE
Country Sweden
Case Number SR/01377/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01377/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data
Notifying Country: Sweden

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1. Recall Summary

This record concerns a safety alert for a cosmetic product sold in Sweden. The product, a skin lightening cream, was subject to an official measure ordered by authorities. The measure was taken due to the presence of a prohibited chemical substance and a subsequent failure to comply with EU cosmetic safety regulations. The product was rejected at the border and prevented from entering the market.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Skin lightening cream (Body cream)
– Product Name: 5D Body Cream – Night
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Category: Cosmetics
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Country of Origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The following hazard information is explicitly stated in the official EU Safety Gate alert:
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Risk Level: Serious risk
– Specific Danger: The product contains hydroquinone, a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations.
– Health Effects: According to the official notice, hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction. It might cause cancer. It causes serious eye damage.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The official measure recorded in the source data is an import rejection at the border. This means the product was intercepted before it could be legally placed on the market in Sweden. The source data does not specify a consumer-level recall action (e.g., returning a product already purchased) because the measure was applied at the border. If consumers have purchased this specific product (SHINESHINE SKINCARE “5D Body Cream – Night”) from any source, they should stop using it immediately. The specific instructions for consumers regarding disposal or return are not specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy ordered by the authorities was an import rejection at the border. This measure was ordered against the Importer of the product. The date the measure entered into force is listed as “Unknown” in the source data. No remedy for consumers who may have already purchased the product (such as a refund or replacement) is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Official Reference: EU Safety Gate Alert Number SR/01377/26
– Official Database Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098828
– Notifying Authority: Sweden
– Importer: The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is listed as “Importer.” Specific contact details for the importer are not provided in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Skin lightening cream?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01377/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Skin lightening cream?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Skin lightening cream?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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