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 hair dye containing a toxic substance and soaps that may be confused with foodstuffs.
Hair dye kit
Brand: Gevemia 
Name: Hair Spa-Colorant Wubeizi Color
Type: 7/2 Dark Matt Blonde, MFG 07/13/2015
• Country of origin: China
• Notifying country: France
Danger: The product contains 2-aminophenol. This substance is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): Recall of the product from end users, withdrawal of the product from the market
Soap
Brand: Bulles de savon 
Name: Savon burger
Batch number:
1)Savon fromage 15g Batch No DA1007
2)Savon pain 100g Batch N0 B330
3)Savon salade 20g Batch No DA1128
4)Savon steak hache 50g Batch N0 B330
5)Savon tomate 20g Batch No DA1004
• Country of origin : France
• Notifying country : France
Danger: Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached or bitten off the product.
Children may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, withdrawal of the product from the market (by: manufacturer)
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Rapport 43, Commission européenne, 26/10/2018.
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