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.
Tibet Snow
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand : Cohinoor Chemical
Country of origin : Pakistan
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains lead (measured value: 230 mg/kg). Exposure to lead must be avoided because it is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border.
55H+ Paris Efficacité Extrême
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand
: Laboratoire Pharmaplus
Barcode:
0 98864 00105
Batch number
: 112154
Country of origin : Unknown
Notifying country : United Kingdom
Danger : The product contains 3.1% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
