Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream wit
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Lightening beauty cream labeled "Caro White" has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone at up to 2 percent concentration. Hydroquinone is prohibited for use in cosmetics under the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC). The product packaging lists hydroquinone in the ingredients and states the cream contains hydroquinone, B-carotene, and vitamins A and E. The recalled product has manufacturing dates of 08/2010 and expiration dates of 07/2014, with barcode 9 501101 373068, and was reported from Portugal.
The source document does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding this recalled product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
The packaging bears the list of ingredients – including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: “Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B-carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children” in Port Model: Manufacturing and expiration dates: “fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014”; Barcode “9 501101 373068”. Notifying country: Portugal
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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