Lightening body oil
The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 1.63% by weight). 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 comp
Event record
- severitySevere
- typerecall
- placeGermany
- countryDE
- sourceEU Safety Gate (European Commission)
- first seen2026-10-30
- rendered2026-10-30 14:16 UTC
- brandMama Africa Cosmetics
- categoryCosmetics
- riskChemical
- measuresType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 12/05/2026
- country of originUnknown
- caseSR/01643/26
What to do
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
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Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice. Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy. Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.