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Skin lightening lotion – Mama Africa “Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 19 May 2026In the weekly report of 22 May 2026 (week 20, 2026)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening lotion
Brand
Mama Africa
Name
Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin
Batch
L#14120
Barcode
6280675004389
Barcodes listed
6280675004389 (official alert record)
Description
Body lotion for skin lightening, 200 ml.
Risk
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.
Measures
  • Stop of sales · by the retailer
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/01450/26
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2026-20 (XML)
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