EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair wax RED ONE “Argan Matte” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04277/25
Summary
The product contains antimony, lead and selenium (measured values: <0.10 mg/kg, 2.58 mg/kg and 0.31 mg/kg, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of arsenic and of cobalt (measured values: 0.24 mg/kg and 0.57 mg/kg by weight, respectively). Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of nickel (measured value up to 2.46 mg/kg)…
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Product
- Beige hair wax, 150 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains antimony, lead and selenium (measured values: <0.10 mg/kg, 2.58 mg/kg and 0.31 mg/kg, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of arsenic and of cobalt (measured values: 0.24 mg/kg and 0.57 mg/kg by weight, respectively). Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of nickel (measured value up to 2.46 mg/kg). Antimony can irritate the skin. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Selenium can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/11/2025
- 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: 09/12/2025
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