Skin lightening product "Lightening beauty cream 5
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0978/11 |
| Brand | Caro Light. |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Batch number: 12A27044/12, manufacturing and expiration date (F: 06/07/11; E: 06/07/13). |
| Published | 23 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.