Skin lightening product "Treating-Lightening Compl

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Treating-Lightening Compl
Alert Number1104/11
BrandL'Abidjanaise
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Model Number1) Volume: 250 ml, Batch number: 560E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 13/10/2010; Exp: 12/10/2013); 2) Volume: 500 ml, Batch number: 689E AB, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 2.....
Published14 October 2011

Risk Description

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

Product Description

White and orange plastic bottle with white cap and green and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications in French and English (“The body lotion L`Abidjanaise makes your skin smoother and more beautiful… You can have it in Cream, Soap and Oil. This Body Lotion

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