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.
Caro light - Lightening Lotion
Brand : Angel Cosmetics
Batch number : F0712
Country of origin : Democratic Republic Of Congo
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.2%). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Lightening body lotion without hydroquinone
Brand : Bio-Claire
Model : 350 ml/11.8 fl oz
Country of origin : Senegal
Notifying country : Austria
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.0094% by weight) which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Warning consumers of the risks.
