Skin lightening product "White - Savon de Beauté C

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening product "White - Savon de Beauté C
Alert Number1106/11
BrandCaro
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Model NumberBar code: 9 501101 373082; manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 03/2010; Exp: 02/2014).
Published14 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.

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