Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
AFAM Concept Inc American Silky Straight Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- United States
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: AFAM Concept Inc American Silky Straight Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
- Label
- American Silky Straight System – Shea Butter – Leave In Conditioner – Aprés-Shampoing Longue Durée
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Product Description
- Green and brown bottle with green cap.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2406-0049
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
- Label
- American Silky Straight System – Shea Butter – Leave In Conditioner – Aprés-Shampoing Longue Durée
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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