Lightening cream, self-tanning product… 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 & Purifying Body Cream
Brand
: MAXI Light
Identification number : GPS P :07/11 D132869 'k'
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Instant Tan Wash Off Face & Body Spray
Light-Medium / Medium-Dark
Brand : ST TROPEZ
Barcode : 5060022307469 / 5060066307483
Country of origin : United Kingdom
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : Health risk. Combination of small particle size and silicone has the potential for an adverse respiratory effect. If used in a confined space without good ventilation there is the potential for some users to experience respiratory distress. 5 incidents reported.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
