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.
Carotte Créme
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand : L’Abidjanaise
Batch number : 63
Country of origin
: Unknown
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (declared value on packaging: 0.05% by weight), which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
L’abidjanaise Crème
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand : L’Abidjanaise
Batch number : 040113
Country of origin
: Unknown
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (declared value on packaging: 0.05% by weight), which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Rapid'Clair - Gel Cream Plus
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand : Biopharma
Barcode
: 8906042470073
Batch number
: RC289, RC187 and RC288
Country of origin
: I
ndia
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (declared value on packaging: 0.05% by weight), which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Nourishing and Moisturizing Daily Foot cream
Brand : Natura Siberica
Description : Tube 75 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.36%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
Extra-Firming Facial Mask
Brand : Natura Siberica
Description: Tube 75 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.025%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
Nourishing Facial Mask
Brand : Natura Siberica
Description: Tube 75 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Lithuania
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.03%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
Baby Daily Care Cream
Brand : Natura Little Siberica
Description: Tube 75 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.027%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
Organic Vanilla & Orchid body mousse
Brand : Organic shop
Description: Jar 250 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.028%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
Organic Vanilla & Shea body butter
Brand : Organic shop
Description: Jar 250 ml
Country of origin : Russian Federation
Notifying country : Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) in excess of the approved concentration limit (measured value: 0.026%). MI is a sensitizing agent and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions when it exceeds the approved maximum concentration. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
