EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair oil Love JoJo “Pure natural extract” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01602/26
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage reproductive health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Hair oil, 250 ml.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage reproductive health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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