Hand Cream - Lavender

Brand : Un été en Provence

Barcode:  3760209490589
Batch number: CMF95

Country of origin : France
Notifying country : Germany

Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 9.7 x 10⁵ cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users (by importer)

Skin Beautifying Milk - Maxi Tone
( Skin lightening product)

Brand : Clear Essence

Reference: #150803-1
Batch number: EF141
Expiration date : EXP.10/17

Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Germany

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.5% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis, and is banned in cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by retailer) - Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures (by public authorities)

Permanent Powder Hair Colour - Henna
( Hair colouring product)

Brand : Profix Organics

Shade: Auburn
Barcode:  4053743392501
Batch number: E-04MFGD5
Expiration date : 03/2018

Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Sweden

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2-nitro-p-phenylendiamine and barium peroxide according to the list of ingredients. 2-nitro-p-phenylendiamine may cause an allergic skin reaction and barium peroxide is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by public authorities)

Colors - Golden Brown 7.31
( Hair dye)

Brand : Creme of Nature

Batch number:  7.31L473

Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Sweden

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains o-aminophenol according to the list of ingredients. O-aminophenol is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. The product has no appropriate labelling and lacks the required warnings, thus users are not sufficiently informed of the dangers of the product. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by public authorities)

Cocoa Butter Lotion
( Body lotion)

Brand : Ultra Glow

Barcode:  070596099160
Batch number: LAQK, PMBT 099-16

Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Sweden

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because according to the ingredients list, it contains the substance Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). An excessive amount of this substance is toxic and can cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by public authorities)

Morgan's Pomade - The Original
( Hair dye)

Brand : Morgan's Pomade

Batch numbers:  02044, 140400041, 150400056

Country of origin : United Kingdom
Notifying country : Sweden

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains contains the dye Solvent Red 23 (CI 26100), Solvent Yellow 33 (CI 47000) and Solvent Green 3 (CI 61565) which may cause allergic skin reactions. The pomade of batch 02044 contains, in addition, lead acetate which is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and may cause damage to organs or the reproductive system through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by retailer and public authorities)

Soft sheen Karizma - 7c - Red hot
( Hair dye)

Brand : Soft sheen Karizma

Batch number:  8W029

Country of origin : Canada
Notifying country : Sweden

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains o-aminophenol. O-aminophenol is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. The product has no appropriate labelling and lacks the required warnings for oxidative hair dyes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by public authorities)

Vatika Henna - Hair Colour
( Henna Hair Colour)

Brand : Vatika Naturals

Shades:  1. Natural Brown, 2. Rich Black, 3. Dark Brown, 4.  Burgundy
Batch number:  1. EP003/5022496006330, EP027/5022496006330, 2. EP009/502249006309, EP016/502249006309, 3.  EP010/5022496006361, 4.  EP014/5022496006392

Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Ireland

Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because the list of ingredients indicates that the hair dye contains sodium perborate. Sodium perborate in high doses is toxic and it may damage fertility or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by retailer)