EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair straightening product Cocochoco professional “Original Premium Keratin Treatment, Chocolate Hair Care Therapy for Professional Results” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02531/25
Summary
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 3.5%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair straightening product — Cocochoco professional
- Brand
- Cocochoco professional
- Name / model
- Original Premium Keratin Treatment, Chocolate Hair Care Therapy for Professional Results
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair-straightening product, 250 ml, used to permanently straighten curly or naturally frizzy hair. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B079HPT13D).
What is the risk?
- The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 3.5%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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