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If i buy a hair product from the u.s but it's ingredients are distributed from another country should the product be safe to use? thanks

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Probably : You can always check with the CPSC to see if any recalls have been issued or call Consumer Reports Magazine. That is a trailing indicator of course but they keep up on these things!

Answered 6/9/2016

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If i buy a hair product from the u.s but it's ingredients are distributed from another country should the product be safe to use? thanks

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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