Caro White Lotion unsafe for skin – NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about the risks after the European Union recalled the well-known skin-lightening product, Caro White.
A public warning about the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion was contained in a released by the Agency.
This is in reaction to the Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) of the European Union, which started the recall because the lotion had more kojic acid than was considered safe.
The statement reads: “The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX).
“The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it is said to contain high concentration of Kojic Acid above allowable maximum concentration of 1% as concluded by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
“High concentration of Kojic Acid is associated with potential endocrine disrupting properties.
“Product details
The details of the product are as follows;
Product Name: Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion
Product Manufacturer: Unknown
Batch Number: LB2.1790.B
Barcode: 6181100538892
Category: Cosmetics
“Although the product is not in NAFDAC database, importers, distributors, retailers and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the above mentioned product.
“The product authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked. Members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events experienced with the use of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application for download on android and IOS stores.”