Lightening Beauty Cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lightening Beauty Cream
Alert NumberA12/1391/14
BrandCaro Light
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginCongo
Model NumberEAN 9501101 371033
Published12 September 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone as a skin-whitening substance (measured value 4.13% by weight). The product does not comply with the Regulation on cosmetic products.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Tube of cream, with orange screw cap in an orange cardboard box.

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