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A12/0005/16

Skin lightening product

Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL · Crème B.S.C - Black Spot Corrector

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Ivory Coast
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
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Requirements breached

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.83% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description
Skin lightening cream in a small yellow and orange jar of 30ml. The product is supplied in yellow and orange outer box.
Brand
Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL
Batch
Barcode: 6182000104309Lot number: D196844 "S"

Original source

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

Alert number
A12/0005/16 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2016-002
Published
5 January 2016

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/190728

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