ANMAT banned hair straighteners and hair treatments without registration due to possible health risks
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ANMAT removed from the market a wide range of hair straighteners and treatments from the brands Silkdrop and Good Hair. The measure applies throughout the country and also covers online sales.
According to the information provided by the agency in the Official Gazette, the products do not have sanitary registration and could pose serious health risks. The decision was formalized in Provision 599/2026.
ANMAT prohibió la elaboraciónde una salsa de tomate y una miel
Products without registration and online sales under scrutiny
The National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology detected that these cosmetics were being marketed without authorization. They also did not have registration data on their labels.
After consulting the official database of registered cosmetics, ANMAT confirmed that there is no authorized product with that data. Therefore, it proceeded with a total ban.
In addition, publications were identified on digital platforms with shipping throughout the country. The agency activated its monitoring program to remove the offers.
ANMAT no ha autorizado a HLB a comprar certificados por lo que la interpretación del artículo periodístico es errónea, señalaron.
Which products were banned
In the case of Silkdrop, the measure includes:
Moroccan- and Brazilian-style straightening treatments
Hair botox
Keratins and hair repair treatments
For Good Hair, the ban covers:
Hair laminating and straightening treatments
Keratin shock treatment and lifting
Cauterizing milk and molecular restorer
The restriction applies to all presentations, batches, and expiration dates.
Qué productos fueron prohibidos
Warning about possible presence of formaldehyde
One of the most sensitive points is the possible presence of formalin (formaldehyde) as a straightening active ingredient. It is a substance that is not authorized for that use in cosmetics.
Acute exposure can cause irritation, burning, itching, tearing, and coughing, and it also affects the respiratory tracts of both clients and stylists. In prolonged exposures, the risk is greater. It can cause allergic dermatitis, hypersensitivity, and even increase the likelihood of certain carcinomas.
