Skin lightening cream "Lightening beauty lotion wi

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening cream "Lightening beauty lotion wi
Alert Number0771/11
BrandCaro White
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberBatch number 10B17201/16, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 07/01/2011; Exp: 07/01/2013). Bar code: 9 501101 372962.
Published12 August 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

White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the following indications (among others): “CaroWhite Lotion is a formula rich in B-Carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable and satin-smooth [

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