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Caro White Lightening Lotion — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJun 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Caro White Lightening Lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone 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 import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Light orange bottle of skin lightening cream with orange plastic cap.

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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