EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair straightening product Brazilian Blowout “Original Smoothing Solution” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1251/18
Summary
The product contains a high amount of methylene glycol (measured value up to 7%). When methylene glycol is used in hair straightening products, it can release formaldehyde that has been classified as a potential human carcinogen and poses health risks. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair straightening product — Brazilian Blowout
- Brand
- Brazilian Blowout
- Name / model
- Original Smoothing Solution
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair straightening solution in a brown 1 litre container with a pump at the top to dispense the product.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a high amount of methylene glycol (measured value up to 7%). When methylene glycol is used in hair straightening products, it can release formaldehyde that has been classified as a potential human carcinogen and poses health risks. 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: 10/08/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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