EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Light & Natural Carotone “Black Spot Corrector Cream B. S. C.” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02305/25
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Light & Natural Carotone
- Brand
- Light & Natural Carotone
- Name / model
- Black Spot Corrector Cream B. S. C. · NAFDAC 02-6459
- Batch number(s)
- 1082008
- Barcode
- 6182000104309
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Pale yellow perfumed skin lightening cream, 30 ml. Date of production: 01/24, Date of expiry: 01/27
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. 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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