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Skin lightening cream "Skin Lite 'n' Smooth Cream"
25th June 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Symba
Type/number of model: Batch code (tube) 1075 EX 0312; EAN 74366500014; 57 g
Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream in an orange cardboard box with white and dark-brown characters and the following description: "Lightens uneven and dark discoloration; Fades freckles, age and liver spots; Moisturizes the skin; Leaves skin perfumed, soft and smooth; Active ingredient hydroquinone 1,9%."
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Type/number of model: Batch code (tube) 1075 EX 0312; EAN 74366500014; 57 g
Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream in an orange cardboard box with white and dark-brown characters and the following description: "Lightens uneven and dark discoloration; Fades freckles, age and liver spots; Moisturizes the skin; Leaves skin perfumed, soft and smooth; Active ingredient hydroquinone 1,9%."
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0,8% of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop on sales and withdrawal of the product from the market.
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 June 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
