Shampoo — recall

Name: Shampoo
Brand: Polar Hair Care

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-23 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Shampoo, Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-23
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	Polar Hair Care
Category	Cosmetics
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), toluene-2,5-diamine, p-aminophenol, m-aminophenol, 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene, 1-naphthol and 4-amino-m-cresol, which are prohibited in shampoos. These substances can cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Remedy	Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 24/11/2025
Recall number	SR/02955/26
Official notice	View source ↗

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Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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