A12/00604/2321 March 2023

Skin lightening lotion

Dream Cosmetics · Caro white lightening Beauty Lotion

Country of origin: Ivory Coast
Notifying country: Ireland

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What is the danger

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Distributor

Product

Description: Skin lightening lotion
Packaging: The product is sold in bottles of 300 ml, which are mostly white, with an orange shade, and have an orange cap.
Brand: Dream Cosmetics
Barcode: 6181100530018
Batch: L A3.8612.A

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/00604/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-12
Published: 21 March 2023
Modified: 19 February 2026
Corrigendum: At the request of the notifying authority, notification A12/00578/23 has been withdrawn. Notification A12/00574/23 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following a court decision.