EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Cosmetics set Pilgrim “Anti-Dandruff” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00893/26
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains pyrithione zinc, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Pyrithione zinc may damage the unborn child, is toxic if swallowed, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Additionally, the product contains allergens hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene, but their presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers…
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Product
- Set consisting of a shampoo and a conditioner. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D5DBM7G7 (shampoo), B0D5D9BF3Q (conditioner)).
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains pyrithione zinc, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Pyrithione zinc may damage the unborn child, is toxic if swallowed, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Additionally, the product contains allergens hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene, but their presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of the presence and may suffer allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 13/10/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 13/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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