the National Drug, Food and Medical Technology Administration (Anmat) It stopped selling a series of products this Thursday For hair and other dental treatments, because it is considered a major health risk. In addition, it applied a similar procedure to a brand of medical prosthetics.
through Ruling 8704/2025 They were published this morning in the Official Gazette, prohibiting the use, marketing, advertising and publication of the products on online sales platforms and their distribution throughout the national territory: Extreme straightening Thick, patchy hair Prodigy brand.“, Glem Liss Organic Pro straightener “PRODIGY” formalin-free relaxant, The flash light straightens porous, dry and lifeless hair “Prodigy” brand, Silk-press treatment with a silky effect “Prodigy” brand, Gleam Liss ORGANIC PRO ultimate cream mask “Prodigy” brand, Green Perle Blonde Luminous Mask “Prodigy” brand, Shockproof gold mask “Prodigy” brand, Nordic blonde icy pink mask “Prodigy” brand, Black Platinum Blonde/Grey Silver Mascara “Prodigy” brand, Glemliss Organic Pro Detoxifying Shampoo Brand “PRODIGY”; With all its offers, shares, entitlements and net contents until it is regulated. For the arguments expressed in the condition take into account here.
They stated in reciting the rule that the procedures began after confirming that these products were being sold – without any kind of identification or health classification – in some stores. Everything was revealed as a result of the market monitoring procedures I implemented Cosmetic vigilance of the Beauty and Personal Hygiene Products Service of the Home Health Products, Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Department of the Health Products Evaluation and Control Directorate (DGBMS).
In this way, the organization reported that no products were found whose identifying data matched those on the above-mentioned cosmetics labels.
In addition, they explained that hair straighteners pose a serious risk to the health of the population, because they may contain formalin (formaldehyde), as the main active ingredient.
“The use of this ingredient, for the purpose of straightening hair, is not authorized, as it can lead to exposure to toxic fumes with the potential to generate various Adverse effects on user’s health and penis after acute exposureWhich are: Irritation, redness, burning, itching of the skin and/or eyes, tearing, throat irritation, nasal irritation, coughing, allergic reactions and serious respiratory disorders.Additionally, they determined that chronic exposure can lead to everything from hypersensitivity and allergic dermatitis, mainly to an increased likelihood of nasopharyngeal cancers.
through Ruling 8705/2025, The same procedure applies to any medical product that companies claim is manufactured or imported “MDT SA” and “Macrodent SA”, Until they obtain the appropriate licenses for them. In this sense, they also banned the company dental company, Located in Temperley, Buenos Aires Province, to transport products.
He detailed in his recitation that the actions began with the ruling that Market Surveillance Section of the Health Products Supervision Evaluation and Management Directorate DEYGMPS received a report about its acquisition via the website www.companydental.com.ar of a medical product suspected of being illegal.
In view of the above, the administration reported that it went to the address on the street Heredia 665, Buenos Aires City, It was advertised as the company producing the product, in order to verify the legitimacy of the unit, and it was found that a company called “Casa Motorante” was operating at the property, which provided catering services.
And then the staff Market control department It was established as the headquarters for the company’s operations “dental company”It was reported that the building had a license granted by the state municipality, and in one of the warehouses it was confirmed that it was present with other medical products and without any special identification.
In addition, the woman stated that she had detailed product provenance documentation and the research was conducted at the university’s public library. Helena systemHowever, no matching results were obtained for any of the products detailed above, so the samples were removed to later verify their legitimacy.
Likewise, the Market control department It stated that both the certification numbers and companies MACRODENT SA and MDT SA currently do not have a pre-ANMAT license.
And finally with Ruling 8703/2025The use, marketing and distribution throughout the national territory is prohibited All products manufactured by Juratec Medical SRL. So they obtain the relevant health record.
Likewise, it provides a health summary of the company whose address is on the street Spain 3131, Rosario City, Santa Fe Province.
They explained at their ceremony that the procedures were initiated based on an inquiry received regarding the licensing of the brand’s prosthetics, provided by the company. In Extra Medical SRL
Although Juratec Medical is licensed, it does not have the necessary permits to manufacture prosthetics of this style. For this reason, they implemented this decision until appropriate documents were available.