The Rapid Information Exchange Network (RAPEX), in its latest notification, informs Member States that the following cosmetic products have been identified and withdrawn in Europe:
| Country notifying the withdrawal | Name of product withdrawn | Country of origin | Reason for withdrawal |
| France | Cosmetic product under the trade name:
"CAROCLAIR Soin Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream" Description: As shown below: As shown below: |
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This product has been withdrawn due to the fact that it contains the substance clobetasol propionate which belongs to the corticosteroids and can only be contained in prescription pharmaceutical products and not in cosmetics.
Exposure to this substance may cause skin irritation and lead to endocrine system problems.
The product is sold online via eBay.
The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
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Ireland
[/td] [td]Product with the brand name:
" Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel"
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Product with the brand name:
" Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel"
Type/Ar. Model:
Light 01
Medium 02
Dark 03
Super Dark 04
Super Dark 04
Description:
As shown below:
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Poland
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The product has been withdrawn due to high levels of microbial load.
Possible to cause infection or irritation to the skin and eyes
The product is sold online.
The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
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For the above products there is no clear information regarding their exporting countries. For this reason, the Pharmaceutical Services are conducting an investigation to identify the products on the market and urge the public, if they are in possession of the products in question, to discontinue their use or, if they find these products, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services on 22608606 and 22608678.
EX/IC
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