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EU Safety GateRecalled 2011-10-28serious risk

Skin lightening product "Crème de beauté éclaircis (VIT-FÉE)

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Skin lightening product "Crème de beauté éclaircis

  • Brand VIT-FÉE

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

What happened

Crème de beauté éclaircis (VIT-FÉE), a skin lightening cream sold in 250 ml white plastic bottles with pink stripes, has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone, an ingredient that is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products under European regulations. The product was manufactured on 03/11 with an expiration date of 03/13 and has batch number u/CVF. The hazardous product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

The recall notice does not specify what affected consumers should do with the product or how to obtain a remedy.

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

Hazard

null 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.

Details from the source

White plastic bottle with pink stripes. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in French and English: «The lightening beauty cream “Vit-Fée” rich in vitamin and natural extracts. Thanks to vitamin and hydroquinone action “Vit-Fée” rub in and hydrated the outer layers of your ski Model: Batch number: u/CVF 250 ml, manufacturing and expiration date (FAB: 03/11; EXP: 03/13). Notifying country: Portugal

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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