EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair gel “būk HAIR STYLING GEL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01279/21
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair gel
- Name / model
- būk HAIR STYLING GEL
- Batch number(s)
- 12-2021
- Barcode
- 5906608002000
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair styling gel used on wet and dry hair.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic dermatitis to sensitised persons. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2021
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