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Caro Light skin lightening cream — chemical risk (0836/08)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 8, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 2% of hydroquinone, which frequent and prolonged use can endanger human health.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

Product description

Skin lightening cream with carrot oil in orange and white bottle, with blue cap, picture of a woman, and brown text. The reference “hydroquinone (max. 2%)” is included in the ingredients list.

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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