MessHead · Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 10 July 2020
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 04/02/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00993/20
Batch: 22260
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5025416999040

Classification

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

Product description

250 ml of hair spray for protecting the hair against damage during styling.