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Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream with carrot oil"
09th July 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Caro White
Type/number of model: Manufacturing and expiration dates: "fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014"; Barcode "9 501101 373068".
Description: The packaging bears the list of ingredients - including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: "Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B-carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" in Portuguese, French and English.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Type/number of model: Manufacturing and expiration dates: "fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014"; Barcode "9 501101 373068".
Description: The packaging bears the list of ingredients - including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: "Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B-carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" in Portuguese, French and English.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by 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:
09th July 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
