EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream wit Caro White — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0613/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
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HazardChemical
Notified byPortugal
Country of originUnknown
Intended forConsumer
Product
Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream wit — Caro White
- Brand
- Caro White
- Name / model
- Manufacturing and expiration dates: “fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014”; Barcode “9 501101 373068”.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- The packaging bears the list of ingredients – including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: “Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B-carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children” in Port
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
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