Skin lightening product "Clear - Caro Clear Origin

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Clear - Caro Clear Origin
Alert Number1107/11
BrandCaro
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Model NumberManufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 01/04/2009; Exp: 01/04/2012).
Published14 October 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient “Dihydroxyl 1,4 Benzene” - also known as hydroquinone - as declared on the label. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

White and orange cardboard box. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 225 ml.

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