Lightening body oil Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall notification has been issued for a cosmetic product sold in Germany. The product is a skin lightening body oil marketed under the brand Mama Africa Cosmetics. The recall was initiated by the retailer and is based on a finding of non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The product was found to contain an excessive concentration of a chemical substance that poses a risk to consumer health. The recall action, effective from 12 May 2026, involves a stop of sales. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01643/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product name: Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera
– Product type: Lightening body oil
– Brand: Mama Africa Cosmetics
– Packaging: 125 ml bottle
– Batch number: L 17315
– Barcode: 6280675004082
– Country of origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying country: Germany

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a chemical risk. Laboratory analysis detected an excessive concentration of kojic acid in the product. The measured value of kojic acid was up to 1.63% by weight. According to the recall notice, when used at high concentrations on the hands and face, or if applied to large areas of skin, kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system. It can also induce skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action such as returning the product to a store or contacting a manufacturer. The official measure taken by the economic operator (retailer) is a stop of sales. Consumers who have purchased this product should be aware that the product is no longer permitted to be sold. The recall notice does not provide explicit instructions for consumers who already possess the product. For further guidance, consumers are advised to contact the retailer where the product was purchased or refer to the official Safety Gate alert for any updates.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is a stop of sales. The measure was taken by the retailer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 12 May 2026. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or destruction instruction. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the retailer. The category of measure is a stop of sales.

6. Contact Information
– Official Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099042
– Case number: SR/01643/26
– Notifying country: Germany
– Brand contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.

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