EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Caro White - Lightening b Caro — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1201/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications: “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. Contains hydroquinone. Ke
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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