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Hair balsam - Bálsamo Nutritivo e Reparador

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk

Hair balsam - Bálsamo Nutritivo e Reparador was recalled on 21 November 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1319/08. Chemical risk reported by Portugal. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains bishydroxyethyl biscetyl malonamide, which may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction and which is banned under the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Alert Number1319/08
BrandBotica Natural
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginSpain
Model NumberAll batches of the product.
Published21 November 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains bishydroxyethyl biscetyl malonamide, which may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction and which is banned under the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Bálsamo Nutritivo e Reparador” is a maintenance product for the care of dry, damaged hair. Packed in a 200ml bottle.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Hair balsam - Bálsamo Nutritivo e Reparador.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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