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Skin lightening cream
25th June 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Crusader
Type/number of model: EAN code 502169000381 50 g.
Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream packed in a cardboard box with green and red characters and the following description: "For a lighter, brighter skin; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %.
Country of origin: Unknown
Type/number of model: EAN code 502169000381 50 g.
Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream packed in a cardboard box with green and red characters and the following description: "For a lighter, brighter skin; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.2% of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop on sales and withdrawal from the market.
Notifying Country:
NETHERLANDS
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:
25th June 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
