Lightening body milk - Body Treat Clarifying Skin Beautifying Milk

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lightening body milk - Body Treat Clarifying Skin Beautifying Milk
Alert Number0655/10
BrandCaring
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginNigeria
Model Number10019653-001
Published16 April 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.9 +/- 0.1% of hydroquinone (INCI) as a skin-whitening agent. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

350 ml white opaque plastic bottle, packed in a printed and stamped cardboard box.

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