The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has prohibited the manufacture, commercialization, distribution, advertising, and use of specific irregular hair cosmetic products in Brazil due to non-compliance with national health regulations. The measure was published in the Official Gazette of the Union (Diário Oficial da União) and targets products that lacked proper sanitary registration or notification, a mandatory requirement to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory conformity before reaching consumers.
According to Anvisa, some of the banned products were marketed without authorization, failed to identify a responsible technical professional, or made unapproved therapeutic or functional claims. Such irregularities violate Brazil’s sanitary legislation and may pose health risks, including scalp irritation, allergic reactions, or exposure to unsafe ingredients.
The agency reinforced that cosmetic products must comply with established technical standards and registration procedures to be legally sold. Consumers are advised to stop using the listed products and verify product authorization through official regulatory channels. This action forms part of Anvisa’s broader surveillance strategy to combat irregular cosmetics, protect public health, and maintain transparency and reliability in Brazil’s beauty and personal care market