Skin-lightening lotion
White Secret · Lightening body lotion
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Togo
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.01% by weight) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Skin-lightening body lotion, 500 ml. Production date: 18/08/2023. Best-before date: 08/2026
- Packaging
- White plastic bottle with red hinged lid and dispensing nozzle.
- Brand
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/02770/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-40
- Published
- 1 October 2024
- Modified
- 19 February 2026
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10075846
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