PRA number
2011/12942
Published date
Product description
(1) DayWhite Teeth Whitening Gel (9.5% Hydrogen Peroxide)
(2) NiteWhite Teeth Whitening Gel (22% Carbamide Peroxide)
(3) Sunshine Health Teeth Whitening Gel (36% Carbamide Peroxide)
(4) Crest Teeth Whitening Strips (9% Hydrogen Peroxide)
(2) NiteWhite Teeth Whitening Gel (22% Carbamide Peroxide)
(3) Sunshine Health Teeth Whitening Gel (36% Carbamide Peroxide)
(4) Crest Teeth Whitening Strips (9% Hydrogen Peroxide)
Reasons the product is recalled
The products contain concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and/or carbamide peroxide in excess of the recognised safe limits of 6% w/w and 18% w/w respectively, as set by the Poisons Standard 2011, expert clinical advice, and published scientific risk assessments.
The hazards to consumers
The user may suffer irritation or inflammation to the gums and mouth due to the excessively high concentrations of peroxides in the products.
What consumers should do
Consumers should cease using the products and return them to the supplier for a full refund. Go to whitesmile.com.au for more details.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Oniline sales via whitesmile.com.au
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Victoria
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
