Even Tone body lotion stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Even Tone body 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
- Body lotion, 250 ml.
- Brand
- Even Tone
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Nigeria
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.2% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.0008% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 16 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.