The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/00270/20
Category
Cosmetics
Product
Skin lightening cream
Brand
Caro Light
Name
Lightening Beauty Cream
Type / number of model
Unknown
Barcode
9501101370579
Batch number
L:11A03113
Risk type
Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.5% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: other)
Import rejected at border
Description
Skin lightening cream
Packaging description
Orange plastic tub.
Country of origin
Congo
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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