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: Lightening creams and lotions (Skin Light, Clair-Liss, Crusader, Body Clear).
La Crème Éclaircissante Traitante
Lightening Cream with carrot extract and vitamin E
Brand
: Skin Light
Batch
: CSL D15
Manufacturing date
: 03/04/2013
Expiration date
: 04/2016
NAFDAC 02-6435
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : The Netherlands
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.8% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted:
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Génial - Lait Éclaircissant
Toning Body Lotion with vitamin E
Brand : Clair-Liss
Barcode:
6181100 320329
Batch
: 2 3 60
Manufacturing date
: 10/12
Expiration date
: 10/14
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : The Netherlands
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.8% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted:
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Skin Toning Cream - Triple Action
(Skin Lightening product)
Brand
: Crusader
Barcode:
5021699 000008
Batch
:121925, 2017
Country of origin : United Kingdom
Notifying country : The Netherlands
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.7% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted:
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Génial - Lightening Body Lotion
Brand : Body Clear
Barcode:
6181100 280586
Manufacturing date
: 04/04/13
Expiration date
: 03/04/16
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : The Netherlands
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.5% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Creme Cocoa Butter
Super Lightening Body with Shea butter and vitamin E
Brand
: Skin Light
Batch
: CCBSL 031
Manufacturing date
: 30/12/2013
Expiration date
: 12/2016
Country of origin : Ivory Coast
Notifying country : The Netherlands
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 6% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
