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Skin-lightening product — recall

Name: Skin-lightening product
Brand: Caro White

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-09-11

Hazard: Chemical

Skin-lightening product Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-09-11
Manufacturer	Caro White
Model identifiers	821060; 6181100539172; 32671 F 09.25 E 09.27
Category	Cosmetics
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 2.77% 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.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 17/08/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/08/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/08/2026
Recall number	SR/02392/26
Official notice	View source ↗

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Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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