Skin lightening cream Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01376/26, was issued by the notifying country Sweden and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a cosmetic product identified as a skin lightening cream. The product was subject to import rejection at the border. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk.” The measure was ordered 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 cream
– Brand: SHINESHINE SKINCARE
– Product name: 5D EXTREME Whitening Face Cream
– Category: Cosmetics
– Type / number of model: 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
– Country of origin: Not specified in the recall notice
– Notifying country: Sweden
– Case number: SR/01376/26
– Reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098837

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Chemical.” The specific danger stated in the source data is as follows: The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and 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,” meaning the product was intercepted before entering the market in the notifying country. Consumers who may have obtained this product outside of the official market channel should refer to the official remedy and contact information below. No consumer-level recall action (such as return to store or disposal instructions) is explicitly stated in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the competent authority is: “Import rejected at border.” This measure was ordered against the type of economic operator identified as the “Importer.” The remedy prevents the product from being placed on the market in Sweden. No further remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or recall from end users) is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Sweden
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098837
– Case number: SR/01376/26
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice
– Economic operator subject to measure: Importer (specific name and contact details not provided in the source data)
– Manufacturer or distributor contact: Not specified in the recall notice

Additional Notes
– The product image is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006947
– The recall notice does not specify the country of origin of the product.
– The recall notice does not provide a batch number, barcode, or production date range.
– The recall notice does not provide a URL for a company-specific recall page.
– The recall notice does not provide a date of entry into force for the measure.

End of Record

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