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EU Safety GateRecalled 2011-08-12serious risk

Skin lightening cream "Lightening beauty lotion wi (Caro White)

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Skin lightening cream "Lightening beauty lotion wi

  • Brand Caro White

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What happened

Caro White skin lightening lotion has been recalled because it contains hydroquinone, a chemical prohibited under European cosmetics regulations. The product comes in a white and orange plastic bottle with an orange screw cap and is labeled as containing B-Carotene and vitamins A and E. The recalled batch has the number 10B17201/16, with a manufacturing date of July 1, 2011, and an expiration date of July 1, 2013, and carries barcode 9 501101 372962.

The source document does not specify what consumers should do if they have purchased this product.

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Hazard

null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).

Details from the source

White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the following indications (among others): “CaroWhite Lotion is a formula rich in B-Carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable and satin-smooth [ Model: Batch number 10B17201/16, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 07/01/2011; Exp: 07/01/2013). Bar code: 9 501101 372962. Notifying country: Portugal

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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