Skin lightening product "Caro White - Lightening b
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Caro White - Lightening b is a skin lightening lotion sold in a white and orange plastic bottle with an orange screw cap. The product contains hydroquinone, an ingredient that is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. Two batches have been identified: batch number 10A17302/23 (manufactured 11/01/11, expiring 11/01/13) and batch number 10A17375/19 (manufactured 12/01/11, expiring 12/01/13).
The product was notified as a safety concern by Portugal due to the presence of the prohibited chemical ingredient. The source document does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take.
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null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.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 the indications: “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. Contains hydroquinone. Ke Model: - Batch number: 10A17302/23, manufacturing and expiration date (F: 11/01/11; E: 11/01/13); - Batch number 10A17375/19, manufacturing and expiration date (F: 12/01/11; E: 12/01/13). Notifying country: Portugal
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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