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Skin lightening product "Lightening Body Cream with Vitamins A and E" (Crème Corporelle Eclaircissante)
06th February 2012
Item Description:
Brand: Charms Carrot
Type/number of model: Batch number: u/CCH, manufacturing and expiration date: "FAB: 03/11, EXP: 03/13".
Description: White and orange labelled plastic bottle with orange screw top. Volume 300 ml. The packaging bears information in English and French.
Country of origin: Unknown
Type/number of model: Batch number: u/CCH, manufacturing and expiration date: "FAB: 03/11, EXP: 03/13".
Description: White and orange labelled plastic bottle with orange screw top. Volume 300 ml. The packaging bears information in English and French.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Danger:
Chemical
This product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone, not declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.
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:
06th February 2012 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
