Coppola · Hair treatment - Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment - Blonde Hair

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.6 g/100g of free Formaldehyde. Due to the high level of free Formaldehyde (8 times the limit value), the product presents a serious risk to health, even if used according to the instructions, both for the consumer and for the hairdresser, e.g. through inhalation. Formaldehyde vapours can affect the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Due to the high Formaldehyde content, the product has an irritating effect on skin and mucous membranes and significant allergenic potential. Formaldehyde is to be classified as a genotoxic carcinogen for the nasopharynx if the substance is breathed in. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Published: 17 December 2010
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1862/10
Model: LOT 062410

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Packaging: bulk product, filled from original packaging: white plastic bottle with print - 32 oz/ 946 ml Appearance: cloudy, milky gel Consistency: semi-liquid. Coconut fragrance