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🧸 Product SE February 17, 2023

INOAR — Step 2 Moroccan Capilary Treatment

1L of hair straightening product, to be used as an after-shampoo (conditioner). Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN: B07H7GMN4Q.

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INOAR — Step 2 Moroccan Capilary Treatment
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product's list of ingredients contains formaldehyde, which is a skin sensitiser, can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Origin
Brazil

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 789648370129
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1258 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 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-care product called INOAR Step 2 Moroccan Capilary Treatment. It contains a chemical called formaldehyde.

What's happening? The product has formaldehyde in it. Formaldehyde can hurt your skin, cause allergies, and may lead to cancer.

Does this affect me? If you have used this product in Sweden, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the product right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any skin problems.

🤖 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)
INOAR
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product's list of ingredients contains formaldehyde, which is a skin sensitiser, can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. · Origin: Brazil

First published
February 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007907

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?
INOAR — Step 2 Moroccan Capilary Treatment. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product's list of ingredients contains formaldehyde, which is a skin sensitiser, can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. · Origin: Brazil
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ 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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