Product Safety Report: AFAM Concept Inc American Silky Straight Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner (2406-0049f)

Product Safety Report for AFAM Concept Inc American Silky Straight Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner presenting a serious chemical risk.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 19 June 2024

• Alert type: Product safety report
• Risk level: Serious
• Product category: Cosmetics
• Measure type: Destruction of the product, Import rejected at border
• Recall/alert date: 19 June 2024

Summary

Product: AFAM Concept Inc American Silky Straight Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type	Cosmetics - Skin Lightening Cream
Label	American Silky Straight System – Shea Butter – Leave In Conditioner – Aprés-Shampoing Longue Durée
Country of Origin	United States
Product Description	Green and brown bottle with green cap.
Product Report and Image	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (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 meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2406-0049

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 19 June 2024