Skin lightening cleanser Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Skin lightening cleanser

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/01378/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Skin lightening cleanser
Brand SHINESHINE SKINCARE
Country Sweden
Case Number SR/01378/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01378/26, was issued by the notifying country Sweden on behalf of the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a cosmetic product identified as a skin lightening cleanser. The product was subject to import rejection at the border due to the presence of a prohibited substance. The measure was ordered by the competent authority against the importer of the product. The date of entry into force of the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Skin lightening cleanser (Cosmetics category)
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Product name: 5D BODY Wash
– Model / Type number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: 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 recall notice identifies the risk type as “Chemical” and classifies the level of risk as “Serious risk.” The specific danger stated in the recall notice is as follows: The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. According to the recall notice, hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer, and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions they should take with the product. The measure recorded is “Import rejected at border,” which indicates that the product was prevented from entering the market at the border of the notifying country. Consumers who may have obtained this product are advised to consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for further details, as the notice does not contain a direct consumer recall instruction or a URL for a recall page.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the competent authority is “Import rejected at border.” The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the “Importer.” The date of entry into force of this measure is not specified in the recall notice. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy is provided in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Sweden
– Case number: SR/01378/26
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098834
– Product image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006945
– Contact details for the importer or 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 cleanser?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01378/26).

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

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 cleanser?

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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