Lightening Beauty Lotion
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0723/19 |
| Brand | Caro Light |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Democratic Republic Of Congo |
| Model Number | with carrot oil |
| Published | 10 May 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.8 % 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 05/04/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 05/04/2019
Product Description
Skin lightening body lotion in a 500 ml plastic bottle with an orange cap.