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Skin lightening product "White - Lightening Beauty Cream Caro White 500 ml, with Carrot Oil"
15th October 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Caro
Type/number of model: Bar code:
9501101 373013; Batch number: 12A17753/12, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 21/01/11; Exp: 21/01/13).
Description: White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange and black print. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 500 ml.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Type/number of model: Bar code:
9501101 373013; Batch number: 12A17753/12, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 21/01/11; Exp: 21/01/13).
Description: White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange and black print. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 500 ml.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains, as declared on the label, the ingredient hydroquinone, which may have carcinogenic effects.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Action Taken:
Import rejected by the customs 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
