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.
Handwaschpaste - Hand Cleaning Paste
Brand : Croldi
N° 2011/05.11 19056
Country of origin : Germany
Danger : Contains bacteria which can cause severes infections.
Measures adopted : Withdrawal and recall from consumers.
Compact powder
Brand : Qianyu
N° MS008
Barcode: 6936876802209
Country of origin : China
Danger : Contains lead (2 mg/kg) and arsenic (0.281 mg/kg), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Sales ban and withdrawal.
Make-up set "Beauty Eyeshadow Kit"
Brand : Ruby Rose
Country of origin : China
Danger : Contains lead (2.1 mg/kg) and chromium (10 mg/ kg), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Sales ban and withdrawal.