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🧸 Product FR July 17, 2020

4 MEGA, INOVEL — hair serum crocodylinae

30 ml of liquid for hair and scalp treatment based on crocodile oil.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
4 MEGA, INOVEL — hair serum crocodylinae
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics

Hazard: The product contains triclosan (measured value: 0.02 %), which is not allowed in this type of product. Triclosan is persistent and bioaccumulates, can damage the liver, cause blood disorders and it may affect the reproductive system.

Origin
Thailand

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2248 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a hair serum sold under the names 4 MEGA, INOVEL, or 4. It was made in Thailand. The product contains a chemical called triclosan.

What's happening? The serum has too much triclosan in it. This chemical is not allowed in hair serums. It can harm your body over time.

Does this affect me? If you used this hair serum in France, you may be at risk. The problem is with the product itself, not your health yet.

What should I do? Stop using the serum right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
4 MEGA INOVEL
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains triclosan (measured value: 0.02 %), which is not allowed in this type of product. Triclosan is persistent and bioaccumulates, can damage the liver, cause blood disorders and it may affect the reproductive system. · Origin: Thailand

First published
July 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001370

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
4 MEGA, INOVEL — hair serum crocodylinae. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains triclosan (measured value: 0.02 %), which is not allowed in this type of product. Triclosan is persistent and bioaccumulates, can damage the liver, cause blood disorders and it may aff...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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