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 released by the National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
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.As per the notification published on
the NAFDAC website, the lotion's concentration of Kojic Acid was found to be
higher than the permitted level of 1% by the EU Scientific Committee on
Consumer Safety (SCCS). This sparked worries about the possible endocrine
disruption brought on by extended usage. Chemical disruptions can cause various
health issues, including altered development, increased cancer risk, thyroid
issues, metabolic issues, and learning and memory problems.
NAFDAC advised vigilance across the
supply chain, even if the product was not included in its database. They
recommend:
- Checking product authenticity
and condition thoroughly.
- Discontinuing the sale or use
of the lotion if found.
- Submitting any existing stock
to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Stores in the United Kingdom
discovered that Caro White Intensive Care Lightening Beauty Cream, sold on
eBay, contained unsafe ingredients. The cream included:
- Clobetasol propionate, a
prohibited substance in cosmetics (at 422 mg/kg),.
- Unlisted hydroquinone is
another prohibited ingredient.
- Improper labelling and
markings.
eBay deleted the listing due to
these safety concerns, and the authorities advised users to discontinue using
the lotion right away.
Consumers and healthcare professionals are urged to notify
NAFDAC of any negative effects they may have encountered from using the
products.
Credit: Pulseng
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