The Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Set has been pulled from sale on Amazon due to a serious chemical risk from containing prohibited Zinc Pyrithione and undeclared allergens.
Product Details
- Brand and Type: Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Set, categorized as cosmetics for hair care.
- Identifiers: Amazon ASINs B0D5DBM7G7 (shampoo) and B0D5D9BF3Q (conditioner); conditioner marked HS5130 Jul 2025 395.00 1.98.
- Origin: India.
- Availability: Sold via Amazon; listing now removed.
Hazards Identified
The product violates Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products for these reasons:
- Contains Zinc Pyrithione, banned in cosmetic products, posing a serious chemical risk.
- Includes undeclared allergens: hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene, which may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive users. [1]
Response and Corrective Actions
- Import rejected at the UK border by authorities.
- Amazon removed the product listing.
- Reported by Local Authority Trading Standards (PSD case 2510-0132).
No broader recalls or related issues for this specific product appear in other sources, though general shampoo concerns like sulfates or formaldehyde releasers are noted elsewhere without direct connection.
