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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Whittaker

‘Serious chemical risk’ prompts shampoo safety recall

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) urgently recalled a shampoo and conditioner set (stock image) - (Getty/iStock)

A shampoo and conditioner set has been pulled from sale as it poses a “serious chemical risk”.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) urgently recalled the hair products because they contain zinc pyrithione which is a banned cosmetic ingredient in the UK.

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