EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Cosmetics pack "CoCo`s Brazilian Keratin Treatment CoCo's — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1296/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains free formaldehyde 0.7%. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen for humans and has a strong irritating effect on the eyes, the skin and the mucous membranes. Formaldehyde may also cause severe allergic dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC.One incident reported.
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Product
- Brazilian Keratin Treatment kit includes 4 white plastic bottles with inscriptions on the packaging: “CoCo`s Brazilian Keratin Treatment” and “professional use only”. The package includes: • 113 ml Keratin Treatment • 113 ml Clarifying Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Cond
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains free formaldehyde 0.7%. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen for humans and has a strong irritating effect on the eyes, the skin and the mucous membranes. Formaldehyde may also cause severe allergic dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC.One incident reported.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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