Mama Africa · Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin

The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value: 2.03%). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 22 May 2026
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01450/26
Batch: L#14120
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6280675004389

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Body lotion for skin lightening, 200 ml.