PRA number
2010/12136
Published date
Product description
Keratin hair smoothing therapy
Reasons the product is recalled
The product was found to contain levels of "free" formaldehyde considered to be hazardous to human health.
The hazards to consumers
Formaldehyde is known to cause sensory irritation and skin sensitisation. Formaldehyde may also cause cancer in circumstances where there is chronic high exposure.
What consumers should do
Salon use only - not available for direct sale to consumers
NOTE: In the interest of consumer safety, Trichovedic took the precaution of voluntarily withdrawing this product as a pre-emptive action prior to publication of the recall notice.
NOTE: In the interest of consumer safety, Trichovedic took the precaution of voluntarily withdrawing this product as a pre-emptive action prior to publication of the recall notice.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Hairdressing salons
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
