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 cream containing mercury and a mask for the face contaminated by bacteria.
Whitening cream
Brand: Xian Li 
Name: Aloe Vera Freckle Cream
Batch number: 28
• Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
• Notifying country: France
Risk type: chemical
The product contains mercury (measured value: up to 0.38% by weight).
Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system.
Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Facial sheet mask
Brand: Naturel 
Name: Hyaluronic Acid Facial Sheet Mask
Barcode: 6418940017844
Batch number: 1784
• Country of origin: Republic of Korea
• Notifying country: Finland
Risk type: Microbiological
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (measured values: 110,000 cfu/g).
If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Report 49, European Commission, December 4, 2020
