EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair wax La Gardenia “GEL WAX & SHINE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01204/25
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products. MI causes severe skin burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair wax — La Gardenia
- Brand
- La Gardenia
- Name / model
- GEL WAX & SHINE
- Batch number(s)
- 2101703
- Barcode
- 6192428704395
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair wax, 150 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products. MI causes severe skin burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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