Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2011-041
Caro · Skin lightening product "White - Lightening Beauty
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains, as declared on the label, the ingredient hydroquinone, which may have carcinogenic effects. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
- Published
- 14 October 2011
- Notifying authority
- Portugal
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 1108/11
- Model
- Bar code: 9501101 373013; Batch number: 12A17753/12, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: 21/01/11; Exp: 21/01/13).
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 9501101373013
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- Not published
Product description
White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange and black print. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 500 ml.