EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Haircare product “Miso keratin” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01846/22
Summary
The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. 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
Haircare product
- Name / model
- Miso keratin
- Category
- Chemical products
- Hair reconstruction treatment for damaged hair. Expiration date 2026/12/24
What is the risk?
- The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2022
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