EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Cosmetics
Shampoo Hairfiller “Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02573/26
Summary
The "Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Black" shampoo contains prohibited chemicals like p-phenylenediamine, phenylmethylpyrazolone, and m-aminophenol, which can cause allergic reactions and eye irritation. Sales of the product have been stopped due to non-compliance with EU cosmetic regulations.
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Product
Shampoo — Hairfiller
- Brand
- Hairfiller
- Name / model
- Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Black
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Shampoo advertised to colour the hair, 200 ml.
- Sold online: Other(www.hairfiller.se) / Other(www.hairfiller.no) /
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m-aminophenol which are prohibited in shampoos. These substances can cause an allergic skin reaction and serious eye irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2026
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