United Arab Emirates
What's being recalled
Skin Whitening Products
How to identify it
Model: 8906
The hazard
Laboratory analysis has confirmed that the above-mentioned product contains high levels of mercury, which is a toxic heavy metal. Mercury may cause rashes and skin irritation, and can be absorbed through the skin to cause numbness, dizziness and headaches. Long-term exposure levels of mercury can cause serious health consequences
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by United Arab Emirates (via OECD GlobalRecalls), collected from OECD GlobalRecalls. Check the original before you act on it.
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