Hair straightening treatment - Acai Professional Smoothing Solution
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1578/10 |
| Brand | Brazilian Blowout |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 29 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains an excessive level of free Formaldehyde (8.8% and 9.5% in two samples).In addition, the list of ingredients, as on the Product Formula and MSDS provided, includes methyldibromo glutaronitrile (MDBG), which should not be present in any cosmetic products.One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall of the product by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1 litre (34 oz) brown plastic bottle with white lid, white and brown writing and a rust coloured flower picture to front.