Skin-lightening cream "Lightening Beauty Cream"

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin-lightening cream "Lightening Beauty Cream"
Alert Number0594/11
BrandCaro White
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginUnknown
Published1 July 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

Skin-lightening cream in an opaque white plastic pot, orange plastic screw-top lid, 300 ml, printed in red, no outer packaging.

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