Skin lightening product "White - Lightening Beauty
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1108/11 |
| Brand | Caro |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Bar code: 9501101 373013; Batch number: 12A17753/12, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 21/01/11; Exp: 21/01/13). |
| Published | 14 October 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 Directive 76/768/EEC.
Product Description
White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange and black print. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 500 ml.