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.
Hair treatment product "Brazilian Keratin Treatment Step 2 Grape Extract"
Brand : Rio Keratin
Batch: 2549031 (same batch no for 946 ml and 118 ml)
Country of origin : United States
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.5% of formaldehyde (limit 0.2%). The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. One incident reported.
Measures adopted
: Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities.
Body Lotion "Completely Quenched" Moisturising Body Lotion
Brand : No7
Batch: 1KK
Item Number: 59-66-280
Barcode: 5045095966287
Country of origin : United Kingdom
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because a body wash product has been accidentally packaged into tubes of body lotion. The intended use of the body lotion is to leave in contact with the skin without rinsing, whereas the body wash product contained within the body lotion packaging is intended to be rinsed off immediately. There is a small possibility that members of the public may experience a reaction if they leave the body wash in contact with their skin for prolonged periods of time.
Measures adopted : Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
