Skin-lightening product

What is the danger

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.8 % by weight).

Requirements breached

Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 5 April 2019
2. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 5 April 2019

Product

Description

Skin lightening body lotion in a 500 ml plastic bottle with an orange cap.

Brand

Caro Light

Model / type

with carrot oil

Batch

L 10B78376; F 19 06 18; E 19 06 20