Nov' Max recalls Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment over formaldehyde, which is banned in cosmetics
The notice says the hair treatment contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetic products, and presents a serious chemical risk.
What to do
Stop using the product immediately if you own it. Contact the distributor for redress.
Recall details
- Product
- Nov’Max Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment
- Company
- Nov’ Max
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk because it contains formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2602-0256
- Brand: Nov’ Max
- Barcode: 7898675094584
- Alert date
- March 19, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- March 19, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- March 19, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Nov'Max Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment (2602-0256)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Nov’Max Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk because it contains formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Corrective action: The local authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Hair - Conditioner/Treatment Brand: Nov’ Max Barcode: 7898675094584 LOT number: 03062025 Country of Origin: Brazil Product Description: Keratin hair treatment in blue/green coloured packaging for professional use. Product Report and Image: Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk because it contains formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
- Corrective action
- The local authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress. Additional information PSD notification number: 2602-0256 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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