Lightening body oil Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cosmetic product sold in Germany. The product, a skin lightening body oil, has been found to contain an excessive concentration of kojic acid, which poses a chemical risk to consumers. The recall was initiated by the retailer, and sales of the product have been stopped as of 12 May 2026. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Lightening body oil (skin lightening body oil, 125 ml)
– Brand: Mama Africa Cosmetics
– Product name: Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera
– Batch number: L 17315
– Barcode: 6280675004082
– Type/Model number: Not specified in the recall notice
– Country of origin: Not specified in the recall notice
– Notifying country: Germany
– Case number: SR/01643/26
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is chemical in nature. The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid, with a measured value of up to 1.63% by weight. According to the recall notice, kojic acid at high concentrations can affect the balance of the thyroid system. Additionally, it can induce skin sensitisation when used at high concentrations on the hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice instructs that the type of measure taken by the economic operator is a stop of sales, with a date of entry into force of 12 May 2026. The notice does not specify a consumer-level action such as a request to return the product or discontinue use. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice and contact the retailer for further guidance. No specific consumer instructions (e.g., “stop using immediately” or “return to store”) are provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure recorded in the recall notice is a stop of sales implemented by the retailer. The remedy is a cessation of further distribution and sale of the affected batch. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy (such as a product recall from consumers) is explicitly stated in the source data. Consumers seeking a remedy should contact the retailer or the notifying authority for clarification.

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

Additional Notes
– The product images are available via the Safety Gate portal (five images linked in the source data).
– The production dates are not specified in the recall notice.
– The company recall code is not specified in the recall notice.
– This record is based solely on the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, analysis, or editorial commentary has been added.

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