EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Lightening oil for skin Caro Light — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0089/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.7% and 4.6% of hydroquinone which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Lightening oil for skin — Caro Light
- Brand
- Caro Light
- Name / model
- Batch No: 5A03749 and 5A03204
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Plastic bottle with green valve top containing skin-lightening oil. Volume: 50ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.7% and 4.6% of hydroquinone which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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