You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful … and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week.
KeraVino – Premiere Brazilian Keratin System
(hair treatment products)
Brand: BioNaza Cosmetics
Barcode:
• Product 1. 5248700201 (236 mL)
• Product 2. 5248700213 (473 mL)
• Product 3. 5248700207 (976 mL)
Country of origin: Brazil
Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 0.9% (product 1), 1.7% (product 2) and 1.6% (product 3) formaldehyde, above the permitted levels (0.2%).
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Diamond –
Premiere Brazilian Keratin System
(hair treatment products)
Brand: BioNaza Cosmetics
Barcode:
• Product 1. 5248700224 (119 mL)
• Product 2. 5248700211 (236 mL)
• Product 3. 3600029145 (354 mL)
• Product 4. 5248700220 (946 ml)
Country of origin: Brazil
Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 1.7% (product 1), 1% (products 2 and 4) and 0.86% (product 3) formaldehyde, above the permitted levels (0.2%).
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Choco Hair – Brazilian Keratin Chocolate
(hair treatment products)
Brand: BioNaza Cosmetics
Barcode: 5248700206
• Product 1. 119 mL
• Product 2. 473 mL
• Product 3. 946 mL
Country of origin: Brazil
Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 1.7% (product 1), 1.4% (product 2) and 1.2% (product 3) formaldehyde, above the permitted levels (0.2%).
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Fluido Gel Extra
(hair treatment products)
Brand: PAZZINI - Spazzola progressiva
Barcode: 8010820012376
Country of origin: Brazil
Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 1.4% formaldehyde, above the permitted levels (0.2%).
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Selagem Termica
(hair treatment products)
Brand: Plastica Dos Fios
Barcode: 7898927206871
Country of origin: Brazil
Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 7.7% formaldehyde, above the permitted levels (0.2%).
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.