Product Safety Report Reference 2306-0089

FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2306-0089 Caro White Intensive Care Lightening Beauty Cream sold via eBay

Comprised a card box containing a tube of orange cream. The box was marked, Caro white, Lightening Beauty Cream, With carrot oil, 30ml, Dream Cosmetics, 23 BP 4757, Abidjan 23, CI. The tube was marked, Caro white, Lightening Beauty Cream, With carrot oil, 30ml, Dream Cosmetics - 23 BP 4757, Abidjan 23, CI.

Recorded risk Serious Source updated 30 April 2025

Why this product was flagged

Recorded hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 422mg/kg (0.042% w/w) clobetasol propionate which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product’s ingredients list on the tube also indicated the presence of hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this type of product, and the ingredient was not listed on the box.

What the notice records

Corrective action

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).

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Product details

Product
Caro White Intensive Care Lightening Beauty Cream sold via eBay
Brand
Caro White
Models
Not provided
Product type
Cosmetics – Skin Lightening Cream
Seller or shop
eBay
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Measure
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
Notified by
Local Authority Trading Standards

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