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Skin lightening product "Lait Traitant Eclaircissant - with carrot extract and vitamine E"
29th October 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Skin Light
Type/number of model: Batch number U/SL, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/11; Exp: 03/13 and Fab: 19/01/11; Exp: 19/01/13).
Description: White plastic jar with an orange stopper and blue characters. Volume 250 ml.
Country of origin: Ivory Coast
Type/number of model: Batch number U/SL, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/11; Exp: 03/13 and Fab: 19/01/11; Exp: 19/01/13).
Description: White plastic jar with an orange stopper and blue characters. Volume 250 ml.
Country of origin: Ivory Coast
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as 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 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:
29th October 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
