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EAN 8700216208680 · Head & Shoulders
8700216208680Head & Shoulders is an anti-dandruff shampoo brand that uses active ingredients like pyrithione zinc or selenium sulfide to control dandruff and soothe the scalp. It is available in various formulations for different hair types and concerns.
Plain-language summary of each regulated substance found above, drawn from public regulatory data.
Selenium sulfide is a chemical compound used in some dandruff shampoos and antifungal treatments because it helps control flaking and fungal growth. It is also found in certain industrial processes, such as glass manufacturing and rubber production. California's Proposition 65 program lists selenium sulfide as a substance known to cause cancer, based on scientific evidence from animal studies. The listing, effective since 1988, means products containing it must carry a warning label in California if exposure levels are significant. This does not mean you will get cancer from occasional use—it simply reflects regulatory caution. The source for this information is the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Proposition 65 list. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.
Selenium is a naturally occurring element that, in certain forms, can be toxic. In cosmetics, selenium and most of its compounds are banned under EU regulations because of potential health risks. The exception is selenium disulphide, which is allowed only under strict conditions, such as in anti-dandruff shampoos at low concentrations. Selenium is sometimes used in industrial settings or as a dietary supplement, but in personal care products, it is restricted to prevent skin irritation or more serious effects. The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 lists selenium and its compounds in Annex II as prohibited substances, meaning they cannot be added to cosmetic products sold in the EU. This rule helps protect consumers from unnecessary exposure. For more details, see the EU CosIng database at https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of human-made chemicals used to make products resistant to water, grease, and stains. You'll find them in non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and some firefighting foams. The European Union's REACH regulation lists PFAS as "substances of very high concern" because they are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT). This means they don't break down easily in the environment, build up in living organisms, and can cause long-term harm. Because PFAS are so widespread and stable, multiple subgroups are regulated under the Candidate List and other restrictions. The goal is to phase out their use and reduce pollution. For more details, see the EU REACH SVHC Candidate List at https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.
Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65
Source: ECHA Candidate List of SVHC
Source: Health Canada
Source: China NMPA cosmetics regulation
Source: ECHA CLP Annex VI
Source: Umweltbundesamt — Rigoletto
Source: U.S. CDC NIOSH
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870 indicates the issuing office in Netherlands (this is the country where the brand owner registered the EAN; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list)Sources scanned: GS1 country prefix · Wikidata brand registry · Open Beauty / Food Facts · USDA FDC Branded Foods · Nudger GTIN dataset · EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · US CPSC · US FDA recalls · Health Canada Recalls · NHTSA recalls · ECHA SVHC · REACH Annex XVII · EU RoHS · Stockholm POPs · CLP Annex VI · EU Cosmetic Annex II · EU Ecolabel · US ENERGY STAR · US EPA Safer Choice · US FDA GUDID · EU EUDAMED.
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