Lightening Beauty Cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00270/20 |
| Brand | Caro Light |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Congo |
| Published | 28 February 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.5 % by weight).Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Skin lightening cream