EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Protective hair lotion Farouk “CHI® Total Protect Defense Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0783/18
Summary
The product, which is a leave-on cosmetic product, contains Methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 177 ml grey bottle with red spray.
What is the risk?
- The product, which is a leave-on cosmetic product, contains Methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2018
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