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/01381/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Skin lightening cleanser
Brand SHINESHINE SKINCARE
Country Sweden
Case Number SR/01381/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record: SHINESHINE SKINCARE 5D EXTREME Whitening Cleanser

Recall Summary

This recall notice was issued by Sweden regarding a cosmetic product identified as a skin lightening cleanser. The product was subject to import rejection at the border due to non-compliance with EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The case number assigned to this recall is SR/01381/26. The risk level associated with this product is classified as serious risk. The type of economic operator to whom the measures were ordered is the importer. The date of entry into force of the measures is not specified in the recall notice.

Affected Products

The affected product is a skin lightening cleanser sold under the brand name SHINESHINE SKINCARE. The product name is “5D EXTREME Whitening Cleanser.” The product category is Cosmetics. The type or model number is not specified in the recall notice. The batch number is not specified in the recall notice. The barcode is not specified in the recall notice. The country of origin is not specified in the recall notice. The production dates are not specified in the recall notice. The company recall code is not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information

The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The specific dangers associated with hydroquinone as stated in the recall notice include: it may cause an allergic skin reaction, it might cause cancer, and it causes serious eye damage. The risk type is classified as Chemical. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify specific instructions for consumers who have purchased or used this product. The measure taken was import rejection at the border, meaning the product was stopped from entering the market at the point of importation. Consumers who may have obtained this product prior to the border rejection should be aware that the product contains a prohibited substance. No consumer-level recall instructions are provided in the source data.

Official Remedy

The official measure ordered was import rejection at the border. This measure was ordered by the notifying country, Sweden, and was directed at the importer of the product. The type of measure is categorized as import rejected at border. No information is provided regarding refunds, replacements, or other consumer remedies in the recall notice.

Contact Information

The notifying country for this recall is Sweden. The recall notice can be accessed through the EU Safety Gate system using the following reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098836. The case number is SR/01381/26. No specific contact information for the manufacturer, importer, or distributor is provided in the recall notice. No URL for a company recall page is specified in the recall notice. No company recall code is 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/01381/26).

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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