EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye L'OREAL PARIS “Excellence 10 biondo scuro 7 colorazione-crema in 10 minuti copre il 100% dei capelli bianchi” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00571/24
Summary
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair dye — L'OREAL PARIS
- Brand
- L'OREAL PARIS
- Name / model
- Excellence 10 biondo scuro 7 colorazione-crema in 10 minuti copre il 100% dei capelli bianchi · Biondo scuro 7
- Barcode
- 3600521437346
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Colouring cream (60 ml), detector cream (60 ml) and conditioner (44 ml).
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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