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Skin lightening product "Huile Eclaircissante"

20th August 2011

Item Description:

Brand: Skin Light

Type/number of model: HSL I3; date of manufacture: 25.08.2010; use-by date: 08/2013

Description: Opaque, white plastic bottle with a white plastic screw-top.

Country of origin: Cote D'Ivoire

Attached Images: (click to enlarge)

Photo of the Skin lightening product "Huile Eclaircissante" (image 1 of 1)

Danger:

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 6.3% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market by the retailer.

Notifying Country:

Austria

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

20th August 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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