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 Program for Men Oil Formula
Brand : Clairmen
Batch: 5B25996/0
Manufacturing date: 21/06/11
Expiration date: 21/06/13
Bar code: 9 501101 370159
Country of origin : Democratic Republic of Congo
Danger : Contains hydroquinone, prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
Lightening Program for Men Cream Formula
Brand : Clairmen
Batch: 9B33596 29
Manufacturing date: 09/10/11
Expiration date: 09/10/13
Bar code: 9 501101 370166
Country of origin : Democratic Republic of Congo
Danger : Contains hydroquinone, prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
La Crème traitante éclaircissante (Skin lightening product)
With carrot extract and vitamin E
Brand
: Vit-Fée
Batch:: u/TVF
Manufacturing date: 04/10
Expiration date: 04/12
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Danger : Contains hydroquinone, prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
Lightening Beauty Lotion
with carrot oil
Brand : CaroLight
Batch: L8B30512 33
Manufacturing date: 25/08/11
Expiration date: 25/08/13
Bar code: 9 501101 370067
Country of origin : Democratic Republic of Congo
Danger : Contains hydroquinone, prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.