EU Safety Gate · Report-2011-046
CoCo's · Cosmetics pack "CoCo`s Brazilian Keratin Treatment
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains free formaldehyde 0.7%. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen for humans and has a strong irritating effect on the eyes, the skin and the mucous membranes. Formaldehyde may also cause severe allergic dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC. One incident reported.
- Published
- 18 November 2011
- Notifying authority
- Estonia
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 1296/11
- Model
- Batch code 767
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- United States
Product description
Brazilian Keratin Treatment kit includes 4 white plastic bottles with inscriptions on the packaging: “CoCo`s Brazilian Keratin Treatment” and “professional use only”. The package includes: • 113 ml Keratin Treatment • 113 ml Clarifying Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Cond