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Caro White Lightening Beauty Lotion — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 13, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Caro White Lightening Beauty Lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.4% w/w hydroquinone. The product’s labelling also proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list appropriate allergen information. Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The products have been destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Skin lightening lotion in white and orange plastic packaging with an image of a woman on the face.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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