Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty body lo
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The product "Lightening beauty body lo (VIT-FÉE)" is being recalled because it contains hydroquinone, an ingredient that is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products under European law. The product comes in a white plastic bottle with a pink stopper and is labeled as a lightening beauty lotion enriched with vitamin E and natural extracts. Affected batches include those manufactured in March 2011 (expiring March 2013) and April 2011 (expiring April 2013), with batch number u/LVF 250 ml.
The recall was initiated by Portugal due to the product's non-compliance with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. The source document does not specify what action consumers should take regarding this recalled product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
White plastic bottle with pink stopper. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in French and English: «The lightening beauty lotion “Vit-Fée” rich in vitamin E and natural extracts. Thanks to vitamin and hydroquinone action “Vit-Fée” rub in and hydrated the outer layers of your Model: Batch number: u/LVF 250 ml, manufacturing and expiration date (FAB: 03/11; EXP: 03/13 and FAB: Avr/11; EXP: Avr/13). Notifying country: Portugal
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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