Skin lightening product "Clear - Caro Clear Original Lightening Beauty Soap"
15th October 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 01/04/2009; Exp: 01/04/2012).
Description: White and orange cardboard box. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 225 ml.
Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient "Dihydroxyl 1,4 Benzene" - also known as hydroquinone - as declared on the label.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Action Taken:
Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Portugal
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
15th October 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
