Skin lightening product "Lightening Program for Me

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Lightening Program for Me
Alert Number0254/12
BrandClairmen
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberBatch number: “L9B33596 29”; manufacturing and expiration date: “F: 09/10/11 - E: 09/10/13";
Published17 February 2012

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone as declared on the label.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

Silver bottle with a picture of a man on the label. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications “Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose yourself to sunshine. Product colour change does not affect product quality product in any way.” (in Portuguese, Fr

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