You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: Lightening products by Caro Light.
Caro Light - Lightening oil
Brand : Caro
Batch number
:L5B92778
Manufacturing date
: 12/13
Expiration date
: 12/15
Country of origin : Democratic Republic of Congo
Notifying country : Portugal
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border.
Caro Light - Lightening Beauty Cream
Brand : Caro
Batch number
:L8B069163
Expiration date
: 19/06/2016
Country of origin : Democratic Republic of Congo
Notifying country : Portugal
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border.