EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair spray MessHead “Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00993/20
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 250 ml of hair spray for protecting the hair against damage during styling.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2020
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