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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-08-08serious risk

Skin lightening cream with lemon (CHABINE)

Is my product affected?

Skin lightening cream with lemon

  • Brand CHABINE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

A skin lightening cream product called CHABINE has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone, a chemical ingredient that does not comply with European cosmetic regulations. The product comes in a 50 ml white tube inside a white cardboard box with brown and red text featuring a "C" logo. The packaging warns consumers to avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, advises consulting a doctor if irritation occurs, states the product should not be used on children under 12 years old, and instructs to keep it away from children's reach.

The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market, though the specific date when this withdrawal took effect is unknown. The recall was notified by Belgium. The source document does not specify what consumers who have already purchased this product should do or how to return or dispose of it.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The white cardboard box with text in brown and red logo ('C') contains a white tube (50 ml). The packaging bears the following warnings: “Avoid any contact with the eyes or the mucous membranes. If irritation occurs, consult your doctor. Do not use on children aged less than 12 years. Keep out of children's reach.” Hydroquinone is mentioned in the list of ingredients. Model: Unknown Notifying country: Belgium

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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