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Thumbnail photograph of Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty lotion with carrot" (Lait de beauté éclaircissant à la carotte).

Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty lotion with carrot" (Lait de beauté éclaircissant à la carotte).

06th February 2012

Item Description:

Brand: Skin Light Carotte

Type/number of model: Unknown

Description: Orange labelled plastic bottle with orange screw top. Volume 250 ml. The packaging bears information in English and French.

Country of origin: Ivory Cost

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Photo of the Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty lotion with carrot" (Lait de beauté éclaircissant à la carotte). (image 1 of 1)

Danger:

Chemical

This product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone, not declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. 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...

Notes & History:

06th February 2012 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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