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🧸 Product SE December 23, 2022

Miso keratin

Hair reconstruction treatment for damaged hair. Expiration date 2026/12/24

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Miso keratin
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1254 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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? Miso keratin is a hair product. It has a chemical called formaldehyde in it. Formaldehyde is not allowed in cosmetics.

What's happening? The product has too much formaldehyde. This can hurt your skin or cause allergies. It may also cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you used this product in Sweden, you might be at risk. Stop using it now.

What should I do? Throw the product away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or have a reaction.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. · Origin: Japan

First published
December 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007471

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What is this product recall alert about?
Miso keratin. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. · Origin: Japan
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2022 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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