EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair modelling cream Farouk “Kardashian Beauty Smooth Styler Blow Dry Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0764/18
Summary
The product contains the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with products containing MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Hair styling cream in a 177 ml black bottle with a spray. There are instructions for use written in glossy lettering.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with products containing MI can provoke allergic contact 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2018
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