Skin lightening product "Lightening Oil"

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "Lightening Oil"
Alert Number1560/11
BrandCaro White.
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberBatch number: “L: 5811895”, manufacturing and expiration date: “F: 23/09/10; E: 23/09/12”;
Published30 December 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone as declared in the label, which use is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

Lightening oil with carrot oil sold in a white and orange plastic bottle with green screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications in French, English and Portuguese. Volume 50 ml.

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