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Hairfiller shampoo safety alert: chemical risk

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The affected product is Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Dark Brown, a shampoo sold in a container in a cardboard box, originating from the People’s Republic of China. It was recalled because it contains p‑phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m‑aminophenol, substances prohibited in shampoos that can cause an allergic skin reaction; it does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Action: stop of sales (compulsory, importer).

What's being recalled

Hair dye shampoo.

Packaging: Container in a cardboard box.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02565/26

Product name on the item: Instant Dye Shampoo Dark Brown

The hazard

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m-aminophenol which are prohibited in shampoos. These substances can cause an allergic skin reaction.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

What to do

Stop of sales (compulsory, importer).

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Sweden via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.

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