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Skin-lightening product

Safety Gate Alert A12/00335/21 · Light & Natural CAROTONE™

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countryDE
Country of originCI
CategoryCosmetics
Barcode6 182000 101667

Risk description

The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0,0044 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. Furthermore, the product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3,64% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown