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Skin-lightening cream "Lightening Beauty Cream"
02nd July 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Caro White
Type/number of model: Barcode: 9501101373020; Product ref.: 8A11298
Description: Skin-lightening cream in an opaque white plastic pot, orange plastic screw-top lid, 300 ml, printed in red, no outer packaging.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Type/number of model: Barcode: 9501101373020; Product ref.: 8A11298
Description: Skin-lightening cream in an opaque white plastic pot, orange plastic screw-top lid, 300 ml, printed in red, no outer packaging.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Action Taken:
Sales ban and corrective action ordered by the authorities
Notifying Country:
AUSTRIA
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:
02nd July 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
