Skin lightening product "Lightening Beauty Lotion
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Lightening Beauty Lotion (Carolight), a skin lightening product sold in 300 ml white and orange plastic bottles, has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone and does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. The affected product is batch number L8B30512 33, with a manufacturing date of August 25, 2011 and expiration date of August 25, 2013. The packaging does warn consumers that the product contains hydroquinone and should be kept out of reach of children.
The recall was reported by Portugal. The source document does not specify what consumers should do if they have purchased this product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone as declared on the label.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications concernings its benefits to the skin and warnings "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children.” (in Portuguese, French and English). Volume 300 ml. Model: Batch number: “L8B30512 33”; manufacturing and expiration date: “F: 25/08/11 - E: 25/08/13”; Notifying country: Portugal
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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