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Whitening cream - POP popular facial cream with AHA
25th July 2009
Item Description:
Brand: POP
Type/number of model: EAN 8853318 000833
Description: Pink plastic round container in a pink and white box including a description of the product. Content: 4 grams.
Country of origin: Thailand
Type/number of model: EAN 8853318 000833
Description: Pink plastic round container in a pink and white box including a description of the product. Content: 4 grams.
Country of origin: Thailand
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains approximately 1% mercury (approximately 3% mercury compound) as a skin-whitening substance which is prohibited by 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...
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 July 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
