Caro Light Natural Whitening Oil With Aloe Vera
Recall Summary Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera (125 ml) is being recalled because it contains too much kojic acid—up to 1.63% by weight. At this concentration, kojic acid can cause thyroid problems and skin irritation, especially when applied to hands, face, or large skin areas. The product was distributed in Germany and does not meet cosmetic safety regulations.
- Recalling firm
- Mama Africa Cosmetics
- Product
- Skin lightening body oil, 125 ml. Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera
- Reason
- The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 1.63% 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-06-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
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