EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair treatment product INOAR “Tratamento Capilar Marroquino (Moroccan Hair Treatment)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0828/15
Summary
null The product contains formaldehyde above the permitted level (measured value 5.39%). Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Hair treatment product in black 1 litre plastic bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains formaldehyde above the permitted level (measured value 5.39%). Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2015
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