Carotone Skin-brightening Products Found To Contain Undeclared Prescription-only Medicine

CAROTONE skin-brightening products sold across Australia contain an undeclared prescription-only medicine that isn't listed on the label. These products were not approved for sale in this form and pose a serious health risk. The recall affects all CAROTONE skin-brightening products distributed in Australia.

Reason

We are advising consumers that CAROTONE products marketed for skin brightening may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be used.

Classification

Class II

Category

drug recall

Country

Australia

Agency

Therapeutic Goods Administration

Recall date

2026-08-25

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Australia-wide

Official recall notice from Therapeutic Goods Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f819118e-ebed-4ecc-a3b3-cbcf7988f1fa