Skin lightening product "Crème de beauté éclaircis

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Crème de beauté éclaircis
Alert Number1202/11
BrandVIT-FÉE
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Model NumberBatch number: u/CVF 250 ml, manufacturing and expiration date (FAB: 03/11; EXP: 03/13).
Published28 October 2011

Risk Description

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.

Product Description

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

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