Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 19 May 2026
SR/01450/26
Mama Africa skin lightening lotion withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Mama Africa 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
- Body lotion for skin lightening, 200 ml.
- Brand
- Mama Africa
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- L#14120
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value: 2.03%). 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01450/26
View official notice ↗
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