PRA number
2011/12642
Published date
Reasons the product is recalled
The quantified concentrations of formaldehyde exceed the 2000mg/kg (0.2%w/w) safe limit for 'free formaldehyde' in cosmetics. Additionally, the bottles are not labelled with the mandatory warning for cosmetics that contain in excess of 500mg/kg (0.05%w/w) of free formaldehyde.
The hazards to consumers
Formaldehyde can cause sensory irritation and skin sensitisation. Formaldehyde in high concentrations with prolonged exposure is also known to be carcinogenic.
What consumers should do
Stop using the products immediately. Customers will be contacted by a sales representative, whereupon the faulty goods will be replaced with similar (but compliant) products.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Salons and stockists of professional haircare products
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.