Skin lightening cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0844/08 |
| Brand | Caro Light |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | Congo |
| Model Number | E28A022701552, manufactured 11/07, exp. 11/09 |
| Published | 8 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 2% of hydroquinone. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Orange and white bottle depicting a woman, text in brown. The following warnings are printed on the packaging: “Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid exposure to sunlight”. The list of ingredients includes the reference “hydroquinone (max. 2%)”.