Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 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.
Case #SR/01323/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Skin lightening cream |
| Brand | SHINESHINE SKINCARE |
| Country | Sweden |
| Case Number | SR/01323/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Reclia – Recall Information Database Record
Case Number: SR/01323/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate alert reference 10098607
Notifying Country: Sweden
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1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, issued by Sweden, concerns a cosmetic product identified as a skin lightening cream. The product was found to contain a prohibited substance and does not comply with the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The recall action was ordered by an unspecified type of economic operator, and the measure taken was import rejection at the border. The date of entry into force of the measure is not specified in the recall notice.
2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Skin lightening cream
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Product Name: 5D Body Cream – Day
– Category: Cosmetics
– Country of Origin: Sweden
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 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 product poses a chemical risk. According to the recall notice, the product contains hydroquinone, a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations. The specific dangers associated with hydroquinone, as stated in the source data, include:
– May cause an allergic skin reaction.
– Might cause cancer.
– 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 who have purchased or are in possession of this product. The measure taken (import rejection at the border) indicates that the product was prevented from entering the market. Consumers who may have obtained this product prior to the border rejection should exercise caution. The official remedy is detailed in Section 5.
5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the relevant economic operator is import rejected at the border. This means the product was not allowed to enter the supply chain within the European Union. The date on which this measure entered into force is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice. No information is provided regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy for products that may have already been sold.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098607
– Case Number: SR/01323/26
– Product Image: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006758
No specific company contact information (e.g., phone number, email, or website) for SHINESHINE SKINCARE or the economic operator who ordered the measure is provided 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/01323/26).
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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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.