EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye set DIKSON “POP COLOR Shampoo Colorante in Gel Balsamico” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02402/23
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 set — DIKSON
- Brand
- DIKSON
- Name / model
- POP COLOR Shampoo Colorante in Gel Balsamico · Shampoo Colorante tonalità 6_43 Palissandro;, Shampoo Colorante tonalità 6_1 Biondo scuro cenere; , Shampoo Colorante tonalità 6_3 Biondo scuro dorato; , Shampoo Colorante tonalità 6_31 Noce;
- Barcode
- 8000836422764800083642278880008364228878000836422894
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair dye gel shampoo that contains 55 ml tube of dye cream, 55 ml tube of developer, 20 ml sachet of chitosan and guar gum for after colouring treatment.
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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2023
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