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Skin lightening product "Treating-Lightening Complexion Lotion"
15th October 2011
Item Description:
Brand: L'Abidjanaise
Type/number of model: 1) Volume: 250 ml, Batch number: 560E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 13/10/2010; Exp: 12/10/2013); 2) Volume: 500 ml, Batch number: 689E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 28/12/2010; Exp: 27/12/2013).
Description: White and orange plastic bottle with white cap and green and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications in French and English ("The body lotion L`Abidjanaise makes your skin smoother and more beautiful? You can have it in Cream, Soap and Oil. This Body Lotion contains hydroquinone it is necessary to avoid any contact with the eyes"). Volume: 250 ml and 500 ml.
Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire
Type/number of model: 1) Volume: 250 ml, Batch number: 560E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 13/10/2010; Exp: 12/10/2013); 2) Volume: 500 ml, Batch number: 689E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 28/12/2010; Exp: 27/12/2013).
Description: White and orange plastic bottle with white cap and green and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications in French and English ("The body lotion L`Abidjanaise makes your skin smoother and more beautiful? You can have it in Cream, Soap and Oil. This Body Lotion contains hydroquinone it is necessary to avoid any contact with the eyes"). Volume: 250 ml and 500 ml.
Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire
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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 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:
15th October 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
