EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair care set BIEN CACAU “1 Clarifying Shampoo, 2 Brazilian Thermo Keratin, 3 Mask Hydration Keratin” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02520/25
Summary
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.88 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair care set — BIEN CACAU
- Brand
- BIEN CACAU
- Name / model
- 1 Clarifying Shampoo, 2 Brazilian Thermo Keratin, 3 Mask Hydration Keratin
- Batch number(s)
- 08100
- Barcode
- 789859748107378985974810807898597481097
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair care set consisting of three hair masks, one clarifying shampoo and two thermal keratin treatments. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08R2QT4TZ).
What is the risk?
- The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.88 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 01/07/2025
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