Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 20 Jan 2026
SR/00150/26
Ana Paula Carvalho hair mask withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Ana Paula Carvalho hair mask) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hair mark product, 1L. Product sold online, in particular via www.keratin-place.com, www.shikeratine.fr, www.kerintense.fr and www.keraliss-lissage.com.
- Brand
- Ana Paula Carvalho
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Brazil
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00150/26
View official notice ↗
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