Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 7 Apr 2026
SR/00999/26
Nov'Max hair cream recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Nov'Max hair cream) 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
- Keratin hair treatment cream.
- Brand
- Nov'Max
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Brazil
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: 0.1%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
The product does not comply with Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00999/26
View official notice ↗
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