Skin Light cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin Light cream
Alert Number0795/07
BrandRodis
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Model NumberBatch ref: CSL D 15
Published10 August 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3 % of hydroquinone.It is to be assumed that the cream in question will be applied frequently and extensively and thus may pose risks to human health.This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

White plastic pot with printed text and red screw-top, shrink-wrapped in clear plastic film bearing the words "Rodis Securite" in red; pale yellow creamy mass smelling strongly of sulphite.

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