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Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL Crème éclaircissante 3 en 1 skin-lightening product — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 27, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL Crème éclaircissante 3 en 1 skin-lightening product — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: up to 0,01% by weight). Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (17/08/2020)

Product description

Skin-lightening 3-in-1 cream. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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