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Hair treatment - Functional Keratin Hair Taming System Blond/Light Wave coloured "chocolate"

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk

Hair treatment - Functional Keratin Hair Taming System Blond/Light Wave coloured "chocolate" was recalled on 20 August 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1247/10. Chemical risk reported by Ireland. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a high level of free Formaldehyde (1.

Photo of recalled product: Hair treatment - Functional Keratin Hair Taming System Blond/Light Wave coloured "chocolate"
Alert Number1247/10
BrandGlobal Keratin
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginBrazil
Model NumberBar code 19200536813.
Published20 August 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a high level of free Formaldehyde (1.7% whereas the allowed limit is 0.2%).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 withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

White plastic bottle. Green/Orange/Black writing 1000ml

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Hair treatment - Functional Keratin Hair Taming System Blond/Light Wave coloured "chocolate".

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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