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🧸 Product FR December 24, 2021

Caroclair — Soin super éclaircissant

Lightening care product. Product sold online, in particular via eBay, under the article number 401948003717.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Caroclair — Soin super éclaircissant
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics

Hazard: The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0,04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1724 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a skin-lightening cream called Caroclair. It has a strong steroid called clobetasol in it.

What's happening? The cream has too much steroid in it. This can hurt your skin or cause other health problems.

Does this affect me? If you used this cream, you might be at risk. Stop using it now.

What should I do? Throw the cream away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any skin problems.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Caroclair
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0,04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. · Origin: Unknown

First published
December 24, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005061

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Caroclair — Soin super éclaircissant. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0,04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irri...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 24, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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