Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 24 Feb 2026
A12/00446/22
Carotone skin-lightening lotion withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Carotone skin-lightening lotion) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Skin-lightening lotion
- Brand
- Carotone
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 1034550
- Made in
- Ivory Coast
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
A12/00446/22
View official notice ↗
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