Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream wit
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0613/11 |
| Brand | Caro White |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Manufacturing and expiration dates: “fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014”; Barcode “9 501101 373068”. |
| Published | 8 July 2011 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
Product Description
The packaging bears the list of ingredients – including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: “Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B-carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children” in Port