NAFDAC Warns Public of Europe's Recall of Caro White from Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notification on its website, 'Public Alert No.15/2023, regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). This action comes as the product fails to comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to its high Kojic Acid concentration, surpassing the allowable maximum concentration of one percent. This conclusion was drawn by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).