EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair mask BYPHASSE “Soin des cheveux - Masque kératine - keratin hair Mask - Soin régénérant - Cheveux secs - Dry Hair” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01661/22
Summary
The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured values: up to 0.00195% by weight in total), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation…
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Product
- Hair mask with keratin.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured values: up to 0.00195% by weight in total), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/08/2022
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