Mama Africa Cosmetics · Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera

The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 1.63% by weight). 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: 12 June 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: 12/05/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01643/26
Batch: L 17315
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6280675004082

Classification

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

Product description

Skin lightening body oil, 125 ml.