Skin lightening lotion Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Skin lightening lotion

Brand: Mama Africa

Country: Germany

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01450/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Skin lightening lotion
Brand Mama Africa
Country Germany
Case Number SR/01450/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01450/26, was issued by Germany and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a cosmetic product, a skin lightening lotion sold under the brand Mama Africa. The product is identified as “Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin.” The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk and non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is a retailer, and the measure taken is a stop of sales. The date of entry into force of the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Skin lightening lotion (body lotion, 200 ml).
– Brand: Mama Africa.
– Product name: Caro light Whitening Perfumed Glycerin.
– Batch number: L

14120.

– Barcode: 6280675004389.
– Type / model number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying country: Germany.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product presents a chemical risk. According to the recall notice, the product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid, with a measured value of 2.03%. The notice states that kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken by the retailer is a stop of sales. The notice does not provide explicit instructions for consumers regarding actions they should take with products already purchased. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the retailer for further guidance. No recall URL or specific consumer contact instructions are provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is a stop of sales by the retailer. No information regarding refund, replacement, or other consumer remedies is provided in the source data. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as “Unknown.”

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098926
– Case number: SR/01450/26
– Notifying country: Germany
– Retailer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product images: Available via the EU Safety Gate alert page (seven images are linked in the source data).

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Skin lightening lotion?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01450/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Skin lightening lotion?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Skin lightening lotion?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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