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Caro Light skin lightening cream — chemical risk (0844/08)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 8, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 2% of hydroquinone. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor — Other

Product description

Orange and white bottle depicting a woman, text in brown. The following warnings are printed on the packaging: “Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid exposure to sunlight”. The list of ingredients includes the reference “hydroquinone (max. 2%)”.

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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