Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 3 Sep 2026
SR/02392/26
Caro White skin-lightening product withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Caro White skin-lightening product) 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 product
- Brand
- Caro White
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 32671 F 09.25 E 09.27
- Made in
- Ivory Coast
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02392/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.