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SR/03334/25

Skin lightening cream

Bio plus carrot

CosmeticsChemical
Notifying country
Sweden
Sold online
Yes
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What is the danger

The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 26 August 2025

Product

Description
Skin lightening cream. Product sold online, in particular via www.uremboshop.co.uk.
Packaging
Orange jar with orange lid.
Brand
Bio plus carrot
Barcode
8791920011208

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/03334/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-38
Published
17 September 2025
Modified
17 September 2025

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095918

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