Skin lightening cream Recall – EU Safety Gate

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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.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01377/26 |
View original notice →

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

Reclia – Recall Information Record
Case Number: SR/01377/26
Date of Entry: Not specified in the recall notice.

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1. Recall Summary

This recall notice, issued by the notifying country Sweden, concerns a cosmetic product identified as a skin lightening cream. The product was subject to import rejection at the border due to the presence of a prohibited substance. The recall action was ordered by the relevant economic operator (importer). The specific date of entry into force for the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Skin lightening cream
– Product Name: 5D Body Cream – Night
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Category: Cosmetics
– Case Number: SR/01377/26
– 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 product poses a chemical risk. According to the recall notice, the product contains hydroquinone, a substance that is prohibited in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The stated dangers associated with hydroquinone 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 recorded is “Import rejected at border,” which indicates the product was prevented from entering the market at the point of import. Consumers who may have obtained this product prior to the border rejection should exercise caution. The notice does not specify a recall from end users.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the type of economic operator (importer) is Import rejected at border. This means the product was not permitted to enter the supply chain in the notifying country (Sweden). No further remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or recall from consumers) is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098828
– Product Image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006940
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Product Name: 5D Body Cream – Night

No specific consumer contact phone number, email address, or company recall hotline 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/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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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

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




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