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🧸 Product DE October 10, 2025

ALFAPARF MILANO — Keratin Therapy LISSE DESIGN SMOOTHING TREATMENT KIT EXPRESS, Step 2 Smoothing Fluid Mousse Maker

Set of 3 hair-straightening products, 40 ml, 100 ml and 40 ml, respectively, used to permanently straighten curly or naturally frizzy hair. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0C24XX4ZV).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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ALFAPARF MILANO — Keratin Therapy LISSE DESIGN SMOOTHING TREATMENT KIT EXPRESS, Step 2 Smoothing Fluid Mousse Maker
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains glyoxylic acid (measured value up to 18.4%). The labelling on the product does not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. Glyoxylic acid can cause serious eye damage, skin irritation and allergic skin reactions.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 229 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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-smoothing kit made by ALFAPARF MILANO. It has a chemical called glyoxylic acid in it.

What's happening? The acid can hurt your eyes, skin, or cause allergies. The label does not say how to use it safely.

Does this affect me? If you use this kit in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any more hair products.

🤖 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)
ALFAPARF MILANO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains glyoxylic acid (measured value up to 18.4%). The labelling on the product does not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. Glyoxylic acid can cause serious eye damage, skin irritation and allergic skin reactions. · Origin: Italy

First published
October 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096059

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ALFAPARF MILANO — Keratin Therapy LISSE DESIGN SMOOTHING TREATMENT KIT EXPRESS, Step 2 Smoothing Fluid Mousse Maker. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains glyoxylic acid (measured value up to 18.4%). The labelling on the product does not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. Glyoxylic acid can cause serious eye damage, sk...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 10, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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