
Hair straightening product
Amazonliss | Nutree · Brazilian Smoothing Treatment
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Brazil
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product contains an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value 5%).
Requirements breached
Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of an offer from an online platform. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Hair straightening treatment, sold as a set together with a shampoo and a hair mask. Product is sold in a white plastic bottle with blue print. The product has been sold online.
- Brand
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/0029/19 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2019-002
- Published
- 7 January 2019
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/346750
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