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.
Teeth whitening pen
Brand : Pro-White
Manufacturing date: 31st July 2012
Expiration date: 31st July 2014
Country of origin : United Kingdom
Notifying country: United Kingdom
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12% hydrogen peroxide thus exceeding the permitted level. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures adopted : Withdrawal of the product from the market.