Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty cream 5

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty cream 5
Alert Number0978/11
BrandCaro Light.
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberBatch number: 12A27044/12, manufacturing and expiration date (F: 06/07/11; E: 06/07/13).
Published23 September 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains, as declared on the label, the ingredient hydroquinone, which may have carcinogenic effects.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.

Product Description

White and orange plastic bottle with an orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and other indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 500 ml.

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