EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product Caro Light “Lightening Oil” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01395/20
Summary
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0,038% by weight). Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Skin-lightening product — Caro Light
- Brand
- Caro Light
- Name / model
- Lightening Oil
- Batch number(s)
- L4D97406
- Barcode
- 9 501101 372955
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Cosmetic product, skin-lightening oil. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0,038% by weight). Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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