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.
Skin lightening product "Toning Cream with vitamin E"
Brand : Clair-Liss Génial
Batch: 470 SM
Expiration date: 05/14
Barcode: 6 181100 440904
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Danger : Contains hydroquinone (not declared on the lable), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
Lightening Body Cream with Vitamins A and E
Brand : Charms Carrot
Batch: u/CCH
FAB : 03/11
Expiration date: 03/13
Country of origin : Unknown
Danger : Contains hydroquinone (not declared on the lable), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
Lighting Body Cream
Brand : Dawmy
Country of origin : Unknown
Danger : Contains hydroquinone, prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.
Lightening beauty lotion with carrot
Brand : Skin Light Carotte
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Danger : Contains hydroquinone (not declared on the lable), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Import rejected.