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SR/01450/26

Skin lightening lotion

Mama Africa · Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin

CosmeticsChemical
Notifying country
Germany
Counterfeit
No
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What is the danger

The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value: 2.03%). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer

Product

Description
Body lotion for skin lightening, 200 ml.
Packaging
White plastic bottle with an orange screw top.
Brand
Mama Africa
Barcode
6280675004389
Batch
L#14120

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/01450/26 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2026-20
Published
19 May 2026
Modified
19 May 2026

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098926

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