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Hair treatment cream

Safety Gate Alert A12/01310/20 · SOFTSHEEN-CARSON Dark and Lovely

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countryDE
Country of originZA
CategoryCosmetics

Risk description

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) (2,4 mg/kg and 5,8 mg/kg, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/08/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 20/08/2020