EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream "Lightening beauty lotion wi Caro White — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0771/11
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 lotion wi — Caro White
- Brand
- Caro White
- Name / model
- Batch number 10B17201/16, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 07/01/2011; Exp: 07/01/2013). Bar code: 9 501101 372962.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the following indications (among others): “CaroWhite Lotion is a formula rich in B-Carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable and satin-smooth [
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).
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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