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.
Children’s Face Paint Schminkset
Brand : Free & Easy
Batch: 2013/04/15
Barcode: 8718158109934
Country of origin : China
Notifying country: Finland
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a colour that is not authorised in any cosmetic product and a colorant that is not allowed in this specific product (CI 74260, CI 11710 and CI 74180). The colorant (CI 211110) causes serious health risks, for example allergic reactions in children.
Measures adopted : Import rejected at border.
Melanoplex Drops
Skincare lotion
Brand : DMK (Danné Montague King)
Batch: 071112
Country of origin : United States
Notifying country: Finland
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10% of kojic acid. It does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures adopted : Import rejected at border.
Alpha Fade Gel
Lightener Gel
Brand : DMK (Danné Montague King)
Batch: 2018
Country of origin : United States
Notifying country: Finland
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.5% of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected at border.
