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Hong Kong watchdog finds 90% of hair products sold locally contain harmful chemicals
- Test results reveal presence of chemicals such as butylphenyl methylpropional, which can affect fertility and development of offspring
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More than 90 per cent of hair products sold in Hong Kong contain harmful substances, some of which may affect sexual functions and reproduction, the city’s consumer watchdog has warned.
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Some of the tested items contained chemicals in quantities that exceed international standards, the Consumer Council said on Monday.
The watchdog tested 50 locally available hair products and found 48 contained at least one chemical deemed harmful, including parabens, fragrances and preservatives, although most did not exceed local or international standards.
But a breakdown of the results showed the OMG 3.5 Texturizing Wax and OMG 7.0 Volumizing Clay, both by local brand SHHH, the Ida Faddy Waxy Cream and Deuxer Medium Soft Wax 3 all contained the fragrance allergen butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA).
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