All ointments for styling, braiding and fixing hair are prohibited for sale by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). The security measure is also valid for distribution and exposure for the sale of all batches of any type of these cosmetics, in general trade. The ban is temporary and will remain in effect until tests, analyzes and other possible measures are carried out to complete the investigation into the case of poisoning, the agency said. Anvisa Resolution No. 475 was published this Thursday (9), in the Official Gazette. Anvisa also informs that existing ointments in homes or beauty salons, which were purchased before the publication of the resolution, ie before February 9th, should also not be used, while the measure is in effect. Hair ointments caused eye damage in several regions of the country – Fabio Rodrigues-Pozzebom/ Agência Brasil Understand the case In December last year, Anvisa warned of the risk of temporary blindness, caused by the use of hair braiding and styling products sold all over the country the country. Yesterday’s decision was adopted by the collegiate as a way to prevent new cases of intoxication related to the use of this type of product from various brands, in different regions of the country. Among the adverse effects observed are temporary loss of vision, severe burning in the eyes, intense tearing, itching, redness and swelling of the eyes, headaches and severe hair loss. According to the available information, the occurrences occurred mainly after the users who applied the ointments dived in the sea, swimming pool, showered in the rain, or perspired. This is because the ointment runs down the face and comes into contact with the eyes. Guidelines To protect the population, Anvisa advises consumers not to use or purchase these ointments. If the use is recent, the hair must be washed carefully, with the head tilted back, so that the product does not run into the eyes. In case of accidental contact, eyes should be flushed immediately with plenty of water. If there is intoxication, the advice is to seek the nearest health service. For professionals in beauty salons and commerce in general, Anvisa reinforces that the products cannot be sold and warns that they should not be used on any client. The recommendation also applies to those who handle the product. In case of unwanted effects, it is possible to inform Anvisa through an online form. The agency recommends that, when registering, the person has the data on the product label at hand. The completed form will be forwarded to a technical team for analysis of the information, followed by investigation and search for evidence. Informant data is kept confidential. On the other hand, health professionals who provide care to patients with health damage due to the use of these ointments, must notify Anvisa through the website. In states and municipalities, local health surveillance must monitor and adopt the necessary measures so that these products do not circulate and are not sold, until a possible change in orientation by Anvisa. Other measures Until the end of the ban, new notifications are also suspended by Anvisa to regularize hair ointments. Next week, Anvisa’s Collegiate Board should hold a technical meeting with the productive sector to discuss new procedures necessary for the regularization of products, which must follow specific rules. Anvisa had already published two alerts and bans on these hair products. The agency and local health surveillance bodies continue to investigate the cases, the products mentioned and the manufacturing companies. For the time being, Anvisa has not determined the recall of the hair ointments investigated from the shelves. In Rio de Janeiro, however, the municipal surveillance body collected hair ointments in mid-January.
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