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[PIO] Cosmetic product withdrawal

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The Rapid Information Exchange Network (RAPEX), in its latest notification, informs Member States that the following cosmetic product has been identified and withdrawn in Europe:

Country notifying the withdrawal

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Name of product withdrawn

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Reason for withdrawal

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Sweden

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Branded cosmetic product:

" Coco Care Lightening Cream

Ghandour Cosmetics"

Type/Ar. Model: 300ml

No. Batch: 6203003460497

Description:

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Congo

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This product has been withdrawn due to the fact that it contains Hydroquinone, which is prohibited to be contained in cosmetic products. Exposure to this substance may cause skin irritation and dermatitis.

The product does not comply with the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

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There is no clear information on the export countries for the above product. For this reason, the Pharmaceutical Services are conducting an investigation to locate this product on the market and urge the public, if they are in possession of it, to discontinue its use or, if they find it, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services at 22608606 and 22608678.

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