Health product recall

Fade HQ (2019-07-30)

Starting date:
July 30, 2019
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-70631

Last updated: 2019-08-16

Summary

  • Product: Fade HQ Cream

Reason

As of June 30, 2019, products containing hydroquinone greater than 2% will require a prescription from a healthcare practitioner to be sold in Canada and valid market authorization.

Depth of distribution

Retailers

Affected products

Fade HQ Cream

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

NPN 80048450

Dosage form

Cream

Strength

Hydroquinone 4.0 % (w/w)

Lot or serial number

PL01, QI01, QI03, 121118-01, 090119-01

Companies

Recalling Firm
RGR Pharma Ltd.
6220 Westar Drive,
LaSalle
N9J 0B5
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
RGR Pharma Ltd.
6220 Westar Drive,
LaSalle
N9J 0B5
Ontario
CANADA