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A12/02007/23

Shampoo

Kerling · Haircar Vital Power Shampoo

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Germany
Notifying country
Germany
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
Yes
Professional product
Yes
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What is the danger

The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. Moreover, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 15 August 2023
  2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 15 August 2023

Product

Description
Hair shampoo. Product also sold online.
Packaging
Plastic bottle with flip top cap covered by film
Brand
Kerling
Model / type
7001
Barcode
4054203023430

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/02007/23 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2023-35
Published
29 August 2023
Modified
19 September 2023
Corrigendum
At the request of the notifying authority, notification A12/02069/23 has been withdrawn as a duplication of A12/01402/23. At the request of the national authority, notification A11/00097/23 has been withdrawn.

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