Eight coloring products of "RADICO Organic Herbal Hair Dye" are suspected to be unsafe.
Hong Kong Customs announced today (30th) that after trial purchase and testing of 8 products of the brand’s hair dye brand, it was found that the total number of bacterial colonies in this batch of products exceeded the standard limit by up to 38 times. Among them, the total number of molds and yeasts in 7 models exceeded the standard limit. The upper limit of the standard is about 1 to 45 times. Prolonged contact with the skin or used on the damaged scalp may cause skin allergies and inflammation.
The customs subsequently seized a total of 1,688 suspected unsafe hair dyes from wholesalers, reminding the public to pay more attention to their safety when using such products.
According to the Customs, it had received a report earlier that there were suspected to be a number of unsafe hair dyes on the market. The officers immediately investigated and tried to buy them from a retailer in Central.
The test results showed that the total number of bacterial colonies in the eight dyed products of the brand exceeded the standard upper limit by about 0.5 to 38 times. Among them, the total number of molds and yeasts in 7 models exceeded the standard upper limit by about 1 to 45 times. On the damaged scalp, it may cause skin allergies and inflammation, which does not comply with the general safety requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Regulations.
Customs officers later seized 1,688 suspected unsafe hair dyes from a wholesaler in Kowloon Bay.
In addition to searching the retailers and wholesalers involved, customs officers also conducted inspections in various districts of Hong Kong. The case is still under investigation.
Do not use the product on damaged scalp
The customs advises citizens to read the product safety instructions when buying and using hair dye; do not use the product on damaged scalp; do not splash the product in the eyes; if skin allergies or discomfort occur, they should immediately Rinse with water; and if symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
The online shopping platforms of some chain stores show that the products involved are for sale.
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The customs stated that it has been working hard to crack down on the sale of consumer goods that do not comply with the "Regulations". If suspected violations of the "Regulations" are found, it will take immediate enforcement actions.
The customs also reminded merchants to comply with the "Regulations" to protect consumer safety.
Offenders can be fined up to 100,000 yuan and 1 year in jail for the first conviction, and can be fined up to 500,000 yuan and 2 years in jail for each subsequent conviction.
If members of the public have suspected information about unsafe consumer goods, they can call the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182, or report the crime through the dedicated email account for reporting crimes.
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