The Health Ministry conducted a supervision operation at 9 branches of the 'Merkaz HaHakhlakot' chain and found a carcinogenic substance in EMMA FLEX hair straightening products. The products were seized and removed from salons, according to Avivit Misnikov.
The Health Ministry's supervision operation targeted the 'Merkaz HaHakhlakot' chain, which operates 9 branches across the country. Inspectors discovered a carcinogenic substance in the EMMA FLEX hair straightening products and immediately seized them, removing them from the salons. The ministry earlier this month warned against the Legend hair straightening product after a woman was hospitalized with kidney failure, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregulated cosmetic products.
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