The Argentine health authority ANMAT has issued a ban on the use, marketing, distribution, and advertising of a wide range of hair care products and a medical input utilized in dentistry. This decision arose after the agency discovered these products being offered to the public without the necessary health authorization, posing potential health risks to consumers. The prohibitions are documented in the official dispositions published in the Official Bulletin, which are part of ongoing regulatory enforcement operations conducted across various provinces and online sales platforms.

Among the products banned are a series of hair treatment products from brands such as GOOD HAIR and SILKDROP. These treatments include various procedures like straightening, hair botox, keratin treatments, reconstruction shocks, lifting, and products that provide a “mirror effect.” ANMAT underscored that it found no registered sanitary authorization matching the details provided for these products in their official database of approved cosmetics, a significant violation of health regulations aimed at ensuring consumer safety.

This move by ANMAT reflects a growing trend in regulatory enforcement in Argentina, highlighting the importance of compliance with health and safety standards within the cosmetics and medical industries. The bans aim to protect public health, especially in consumer sectors where unregulated or unauthorized products can lead to severe health risks. The agency's ongoing surveillance and interventions underscore its commitment to maintaining strict health standards and consumer safety in Argentina's beauty and health markets.