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 products containing Hydroquinone.
Super lightening - Antiseptic soap
(Skin lightening product)
Brand
: Rapid'Clair
Expiry date : 10/2017
Country of origin : Cameroon
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 1.99% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, and id forbidden in the cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users
Body Treat - Clarifying Skin Beautifying Cream
(Skin lightening product)
Brand : Caring
Identification : BN 019
Country of origin : Nigeria
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 1.8% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, and id forbidden in the cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border
Crème B.S.C - Black Spot Corrector
(Skin lightening product)
Brand
: Carotone
Barcode
: 6182000104309
Batch number
: D196844 "S"
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 3.83% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, and id forbidden in the cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border
