Skin lightening lotion

Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris · Carotte Lightening Body Lotion

CosmeticsChemical

Country of origin: France
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

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What is the danger

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

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: Importer
Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description: Skin lightening body lotion, 500ml.
Packaging: White bottle with silver lid.
Brand: Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
Barcode: 3760091560735
Batch: S251273

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/02102/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-30
Published: 23 July 2026
Modified: 23 July 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/02136/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the adopted measures. Notifications SR/02134/26 and SR/02135/26 : At the request of the notifying authority, the notification was updated in regards to the legal provision.