The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, warned Nigerians against usage of Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion.
The warning was contained in a the public notification (Public Alert No. 15/2023) issued by NAFDAC on its official X handle, stating that Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion has been to have contained high concentration of kojic acid, according to the European Union Rapid Alerts System.
According to the Agency, the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
NAFDAC added that Caro White contains high concentration of Kojic Acid above allowable maximum concentration of 1%. concluded by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
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.
“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,” the statement read.