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EU Safety Gate · Report-2018-031

Carotone · Light & Natural brightening cream

The skin cream contains hydroquinone (2 % by weight ). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published
03 August 2018
Notifying authority
Norway
Catalog checked
30 July 2026
What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 15/03/2018

Official source alert
Safety Gate reference
A12/1061/18
Model
6182000100493
Check-digit validated barcodes
6182000100493
Category
Cosmetics
Risk type
Chemical
Country of origin
Ivory Coast

Skin lightening cream in a yellow and orange jar with orange screwcap