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Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty soap with carrot oil"
24th September 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Carolight
Type/number of model: Manufacturing and expiration date (F: 07/11; E: 07/13); Bar code: 9 501101 370746.
Description: White and orange cardboard box containing orange soap wrapped in transparent plastic. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" (in Portuguese, French and English). Volume 100 g.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Type/number of model: Manufacturing and expiration date (F: 07/11; E: 07/13); Bar code: 9 501101 370746.
Description: White and orange cardboard box containing orange soap wrapped in transparent plastic. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children" (in Portuguese, French and English). Volume 100 g.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
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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 Regulation.
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:
24th September 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
