EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyebrow tint Uncut Henna “Uncut Henna for Brows” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00629/22
Summary
The ready-to-use product contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base).PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Eyebrow tint — Uncut Henna
- Brand
- Uncut Henna
- Name / model
- Uncut Henna for Brows · Dark Brown
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Henna eyebrow dye (dark brown) in the form of grey powder, with a net weight of 3g
What is the risk?
- The ready-to-use product contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base).PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Three customers who had received the product were informed.
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2022
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