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Whitening cream

18th July 2009

Item Description:

Brand: Fair & White
Type/number of model: Lot 1FW06047 Bar code 3425123 645391 50 ml

Description: White tube with white cap in white box.

Country of origin: France

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Danger:

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.6% of hydroquinone.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Action Taken:

Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

Netherlands

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

18th July 2009 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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