Shampoo and conditioner bottles are urgently recalled in UK over BANNED chemical that ‘can damage DNA’
A POPULAR shampoo and conditioner set has been pulled from sale in the UK as it poses a serious chemical risk to the public.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning about the products as they contain a banned ingredient which has potential DNA-damaging effects.
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Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Set has been pulled from saleCredit: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The products do not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic ProductsCredit: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Set was discovered to contain Zinc Pyrithione, which is not permitted in cosmetic products.
After the banned ingredient was discovered, the products were removed from the online marketplace Amazon.
Amazon’s codes are B0D5DBM7G7 for the shampoo and B0D5D9BF3Q for the conditioner.
The affected products bear the code: HS5130 Jul 2025 395.00 1.98.
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The OPSS warned: “The product presents a serious chemical risk as the ingredients list indicates it contains Zinc Pyrithione, which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
“It also includes the following undeclared allergens: hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene.
“This could lead to consumers with sensitivities using these products and having an allergic reaction.”
They further stated: “The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products.”
In light of these findings, the products have been removed from Amazon and turned away at the UK border.
The primary driver behind the EU ban is zinc pyrithione’s potential risks to reproduction and fertility based on animal studies.
The OPSS’ primary purpose is to protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence.
The shampoo and conditioner set has been removed from Amazon
