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Hair lotion – Olaplex “Hair Perfector”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 3 Aug 2022In the weekly report of 5 Aug 2022 (week 31, 2022)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Hair lotion
Brand
Olaplex
Name
Hair Perfector
Type / model
No. 3
Batch numbers
  • 0A2723-20038A19
  • OC1209-20086B131
(official alert record)
Batch as notified
0A2723-20038A19OC1209-20086B131
Barcode
89636400235, 896364002664
Barcodes listed
  • 89636400235
  • 896364002664
(official alert record)
Barcode as notified
89636400235896364002664
Description
Restorative bond builder for damaged hair (100 and 250 ml). Product also sold online.
Risk
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · ordered on the distributor · from 1 Aug 2022
Notifying country
Lithuania
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01124/22Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01124/22Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01124/22
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01124/22
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2022-31 (XML)
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