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 product targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: a skin lightening product containing kojic acid, and creams containing forbidden preservatives.
Skin-lightening product
Brand: BSQ / Caro bright+ 
Name: Caro bright+ Lemon
Batch number: JO L 16173
Barcode: 8713887001474
• Country of origin: Unknown
• Notifying country: Germany
Risk type: Chemical
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 2.8% by weight).
Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation and is not considered safe when used on large areas of skin.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Retailer)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Body gel
Brand: Horse Health 
Name: Concentrated gel & balm for feet
Batch number: 0318/ 0702
Barcode: 4607011667275
• Country of origin: Russian Federation
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Body gel
Brand: Unknown
Name: Zolotoj Us
Batch number: Nr. 1017/1225
Barcode: 4607011664427
• Country of origin: Russian Federation
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Hand cream
Brand: Gratia 
Name: Krem glicerynowy - cytrynowy
Batch number: 0318/ 0702
Barcode: 4607011667275
• Country of origin: Poland
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Hand cream
Brand: Gratia 
Name: Krem glicerynowy - rumiankowy
Batch number: 2045042021
Barcode: 5903724000583
• Country of origin: Poland
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Hand cream
Brand: Gratia 
Name: Krem glicerynowy - aloesowy
Batch number: 155072021
Barcode: 5903724000354
• Country of origin: Poland
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Report 33, European Comission, 16/08/2019
