SFDA Warns of using Three Hair Straightening Products
2017-08-22
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned of using three hair straightening products as they contain high percentage of "Formaldehyde"
SFDA has explained that it collected and analyzed samples of hair straightening products from the local markets to ensure their safety. Analysis results revealed that the three products contain high percentage of Formaldehyde, which exceeded the permissible level according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.
Noting, exposure to high levels of Formaldehyde can cause health risks to the consumer.
The first product is called "Brasil cacau professional 2 ", produced in Brazil with batch number (0318027H) and expiry date 03/2021.
The second product is called "Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Original smoothing solution step 2" produced in United States of America.
The third product is called "Salon Pro Brazil ultra advanced Brazilian Keratin 4 in 1 volume reducer ", produced in Brazil with batch number (003) and expiry date 11/2019.
SFDA has advised consumers to stop using these products and dispose any sample they may have in hand, stressing the importance of buying products from reliable sources that could be traced.
SFDA has taken the necessary actions in cooperation with specialized authorities in order to follow up the recall of these products from the markets, ban their entry to the Kingdom and take the formal steps against non-compliances.
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