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: a deodorant containing the mixture MI/MCI, and a lightening cream containing hydroquinone.
Deo Vapo Naturale
(Deodorant)
Brand : Natura Amica
Products
• DEO 50403 (neutral deo)
• DEO 50700 (marine breeze deo)
• DEO 50500 (talcum deo)
Barcode : Unknown
Country of origin
: Italy
Notifying country
: France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) above the permitted level. Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (by distributor)
Clear N Smooth
Skin Lightening Cream
Brand : Unknown
Barcode:
740939000039
Batch
: 021214
Country of origin
: China
Notifying country
:
Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.1% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis, and it is banned in cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by distributor)
Source
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Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, Report 35
, European Union, 02/09/2016
