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08/09/2016
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Plastic Cosmetic of Japanese Yarn Sealing exceeds maximum formaldehyde content and is prohibited in Brazil
By: Anvisa / Ascom
The Japanese Plastic Sealing - China 1L product presented an unsatisfactory result in the formaldehyde content test. The report issued by the Instituto Adolfo Lutz shows a value of formaldehyde 4.09% above that allowed in the products of lot 1533 of the cosmetic. The formaldehyde alcohol is used as a chemical preservative and may be part of the chemical composition of the product obeying the maximum limit of 0.2%.
Anvisa determines, as stated in resolution RE 2.408 / 16 published in the Official Gazette of this Tuesday (06/09), the prohibition of distribution, marketing and use of cosmetics. The company Kaori Indústria de Cosméticos Ltda. Which manufactures this product for hair straightening is responsible for collecting the cosmetic inventory throughout the national territory.
Source: Anvisa
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