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🧸 Product SE May 8, 2026

SHINESHINE SKINCARE — 5D INSTANT Whitening Soap.

Lightening soap

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SHINESHINE SKINCARE — 5D INSTANT Whitening Soap.
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
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.
Origin
Unknown

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  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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This alert was reported 126 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
5 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 22, 2026

What is this? This is a bar of soap called SHINESHINE SKINCARE 5D INSTANT Whitening Soap. It is made to clean skin and make it look lighter.

What's happening? The soap has a chemical called hydroquinone in it. Hydroquinone is not allowed in soaps sold in Sweden. It can hurt your skin, eyes, and might cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you use this soap, it could harm your skin or eyes. It might also be unsafe for your health.

What should I do? Stop using the soap right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any pain or irritation.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Unknown

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098830

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What is this product recall alert about?
SHINESHINE SKINCARE — 5D INSTANT Whitening Soap.. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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