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Skin lightening product "White - Savon de Beauté Caro White Eclaircissant"
15th October 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Caro
Type/number of model: Bar code: 9 501101 373082; manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/2010; Exp: 02/2014).
Description: White and orange cardboard box containing orange soap. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" in Portuguese, French and English. Volume: 180 g.
Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire
Type/number of model: Bar code: 9 501101 373082; manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/2010; Exp: 02/2014).
Description: White and orange cardboard box containing orange soap. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" in Portuguese, French and English. Volume: 180 g.
Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire
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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
