EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair colouring product Black Rose “Hair Color Natural Brown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1661/18
Summary
The product contains too much p-aminophenol (measured value: 7.2% in weight) and insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled p-aminopohenol is a strong skin sensitiser and may trigger allergic skin reactions.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
Hair colouring product — Black Rose
- Brand
- Black Rose
- Name / model
- Hair Color Natural Brown · Natural Brown
- Batch number(s)
- N0.- 550 / 8158650009866Manufactured on 07/2016; Expiry date 06/2018.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Dark brown hair dye powder supplied in 10g plastic bags. Sold in a printed cardboard box with product leaflet, unscented.
What is the risk?
- The product contains too much p-aminophenol (measured value: 7.2% in weight) and insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled p-aminopohenol is a strong skin sensitiser and may trigger allergic skin reactions.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2018
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