Health Canada has recalled several haircare products sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.
The federal health agency published the consumer product recalls on July 12, 2024, regarding several products including hairspray and mousse due to improper labelling.
Here's everything you need to know about the recalled haircare products:
- Lisap Foamy Up Professional Formula Colour Mousse | 200 ml
- Oligo Blacklight Volumizing Shine Hairspray
- Alterna Muy Hair My Canvas City Slay Shielding Hairspray
Various haircare products including two hairspray bottles and a mousse item.Health Canada
The haircare items are currently being recalled due to improper labelling. According to Health Canada, the recalled products do not have mandatory hazard labelling as required by the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. Specifically, the products are missing the required hazard symbols on the front of the container. Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.
As of July 2, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Health Canada indicated that 11,270 units of the Lisap products were sold in Canada, however, the total number of products missing the hazard symbol is unknown. The affected products were sold from January 2001 to July 2024.
As for the Oligo items, the company reported that 3687 units of the products were sold in Canada between July 2023 to July 2024. Furthermore, Health Canada said that 6733 units of the Alterna products were sold in Canada between July 2020 to May 2024.
The federal health agency is now urging consumers to "immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines."
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.