Skin lightening product "White - Savon de Beauté C
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1106/11 |
| Brand | Caro |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Model Number | Bar code: 9 501101 373082; manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/2010; Exp: 02/2014). |
| 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 cardboard box containing orange soap. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications “Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children” in Portuguese, French and English. Volume: 180 g.