Hair colouring cream
Hair colouring cream was recalled on 7 May 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0744/10. Chemical risk reported by Portugal. The products pose a chemical risk because they contain bishydroxyethyl biscetyl malonamide, which is banned under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
| Alert Number | 0744/10 |
| Brand | Lakmé. |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Model Number | 1. Redmotion by Collage 0/94 Coppery Red, 60 ml; 2. Redmotion by Collage 0/95 Auburn Red, 60 ml; 3. Redmotion by Collage 0/99 Intense Red, 60 ml.For the three products: batch numbers previous to 10001. |
| Published | 7 May 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain bishydroxyethyl biscetyl malonamide, which is banned under the Cosmetics 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
Hair colouring cream in a red tube, 60 ml, with a grey cap and white and grey lettering.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Hair colouring cream.
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.