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- Singapore HSA Cosmetic Notification Is Not Product Approval: What Salon Teams Can VerifySingapore HSA says cosmetics do not require pre-market approval, while dealers must meet cosmetic rules and notify products before supply. Check the exact notification, label and claims; do not market notification as HSA endorsement.
- UK Cosmetic Recall Notice: Match Product Name, Batch and Responsible PersonThe OPSS notice 2607-0193 names Hashmi Kajal Eyeliner, barcode 8961100314003 and batch B/11-141/J. Match the exact pack identifiers and follow the notice’s return instructions; the recall does not cover all kajal products.
- Salon COSHH Checklist for Hairdressers: Wet Work, Gloves and Product ExposureUK HSE guidance links frequent water and shampoo contact with dermatitis and identifies dusts and sprays as possible respiratory hazards. Use a task-based record for products, exposure routes and controls; the checklist is not a substitute for a salon-specific assessment.
- Does Dry Shampoo Clean Your Hair? What It Does and When to WashDry shampoo absorbs some oil but does not clean hair or scalp. AAD recommends regular shampoo and water; its experts suggest washing after one or two dry-shampoo uses.
- UK SCPN Notification Counts Are Not Sales: How to Read the NumbersOPSS reported 861,686 Great Britain SCPN notifications submitted by 28 May 2026. The figure counts notifications, not sales, market share or current product inventory.
- How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? A Scalp-and-Texture GuideAAD guidance suggests daily shampoo may suit straight hair with an oily scalp, while dry, textured, curly or thick hair is washed as needed. The interval is individual.
- Salon Hair Smoothing Safety: A Practical SDS, Product and Ventilation RecordA U.S.-scope recordkeeping guide for salon owners and stylists who use heat-activated smoothing products: identify the exact formula, obtain the current SDS, train staff and document ventilation and exposure controls without treating a label claim as proof of safe air.
- Cosmetic Product Notification vs Product Approval: UK and U.S. Terms ComparedFDA facility registration, product listing and UK SCPN notification are different regulatory steps, not product approval. Compare what each term means, who is responsible, what records support it and what consumers cannot verify publicly.
- Keratin Hair Smoothing: Questions to Ask About Formaldehyde Before a Salon AppointmentBefore booking a keratin or hair-smoothing service, ask which exact product is used, review its ingredient list and safety data sheet, and clarify ventilation and safeguards. FDA guidance explains why a “formaldehyde-free” label alone may not settle every exposure question.
- Wella Color Touch Salon Booking: Leave 48 Hours for the Allergy Alert TestWella’s current Color Touch product guidance asks for an allergy patch test 48 hours before application. Confirm the exact product and local label with the salon before booking.
- CosIng Ingredient Search: What an EU Database Entry Does Not CertifyCosIng helps identify cosmetic ingredients, but an EU database entry is not product approval. Learn which legal annexes, formula conditions, and product-level documents to check.
- Hair Extensions and Hair Oil: Keep Products Away from the Attachment AreaGreat Lengths’ aftercare guide recommends keeping hair oil along the lengths and away from the bonds. Use the guide for the named system, then confirm your own extension method and salon instructions.