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LTS's campaign against illegal skin lightening products has seen further success
Posted 26 October 2018 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Retail|London
UPDATES: London Trading Standards’ campaign against illegal skin lighteners has secured further prosecutions after products containing mercury and hydroquinone, alongside labelling breaches, were found for sale.
Two businesses have been successfully prosecuted by Bromley and Southwark Council after prohibited ingredients were found in products they were selling. In Southwark, eBay trader Munir Ahmad appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates and pleaded guilty to offences relating to skin lighteners that were found to contain mercury as well as a host of labelling offences relating to cosmetic ...
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