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Skin lightening product "Skin White Lightening - Purifying Gel"
27th August 2011
Item Description:
Brand: MC Afro
Type/number of model: EAN code 87741800003; Batch code 802015; Mfg. d.: 03/2008; Exp. d.: 03/2013; 1 oz
Description: Skin lightening gel packaged in a pink and white cardboard box, marked with the symbol indicating the product can be used for a 6 month period after opening.
Country of origin: Switzerland
Type/number of model: EAN code 87741800003; Batch code 802015; Mfg. d.: 03/2008; Exp. d.: 03/2013; 1 oz
Description: Skin lightening gel packaged in a pink and white cardboard box, marked with the symbol indicating the product can be used for a 6 month period after opening.
Country of origin: Switzerland
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0,033 % by weight of clobetasol propionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the distributor
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:
27th August 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
