EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair straightening product ALFAPARF MILANO “Keratin Therapy LISSE DESIGN SMOOTHING TREATMENT KIT EXPRESS, Step 2 Smoothing Fluid Mousse Maker” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03481/25
Summary
The product contains glyoxylic acid (measured value up to 18.4%). The labelling on the product does not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. Glyoxylic acid can cause serious eye damage, skin irritation and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair straightening product — ALFAPARF MILANO
- Brand
- ALFAPARF MILANO
- Name / model
- Keratin Therapy LISSE DESIGN SMOOTHING TREATMENT KIT EXPRESS, Step 2 Smoothing Fluid Mousse Maker
- Batch number(s)
- 24D434IA00
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Set of 3 hair-straightening products, 40 ml, 100 ml and 40 ml, respectively, used to permanently straighten curly or naturally frizzy hair. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0C24XX4ZV).
What is the risk?
- The product contains glyoxylic acid (measured value up to 18.4%). The labelling on the product does not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. Glyoxylic acid can cause serious eye damage, skin irritation and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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