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.
Vitamin K & Arnica Cream
(Face cream)
Brand : Simetria
Batch number
: 2665
Expiration date
: EXP 07/16
Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Bulgaria
Danger
: The product poses a chemical risk. Vitamin K1 is a contact allergen and causes allergic contact dermatitis. Also, in cases of pre-existing sensitisation acquired by topical application of Vitamin K1 present in cosmetics, an individual might not be able to receive Vitamin K1 therapeutically or experience allergic reactions upon Vitamin K1 treatment.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
