The Pharmaceutical Services are conducting an investigation in the Cypriot market, to identify two cosmetic products that have been withdrawn from the EU market and as these products are available online, they urge the public in case they have them to stop using them. or in case he locates these products, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services, at 22608606 and 22608678.
This is the cosmetic product with the brand name: "CAROCLAIR Soin Super Eclaircissant Lightening Cream" and has been withdrawn due to the fact that it contains the substance clobetasol propionate which belongs to the corticosteroids and can be contained only in prescription medicines and not in cosmetics. Exposure to this substance can cause skin irritation and lead to endocrine system problems. The product is sold online through eBay and does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Also refers to the product with the brand name: "Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel", Type / No. Model:
Light 01, Medium 02, Dark 03, Super Dark 04 and has been retired due to its high levels of microbial load.
May cause infection or irritation to skin and eyes. The product is sold online and does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
For the above products there is no clear information regarding their exporting countries.
It is stated that for this reason the Pharmaceutical Services conduct an investigation to locate the products on the market and urge the public in case they possess these products, to stop their use or in case they find these products, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services, at 22608606 and 22608678.