EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair colouring product Henné Souad “Light Red” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1614/18
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values: 77,000 cfu/g for mesophillic aerobic bacteria and 9,000 cfu/g for yeast and mould). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair colouring product — Henné Souad
- Brand
- Henné Souad
- Name / model
- Light Red · Product Ref: 2213.300
- Batch number(s)
- Batch number: K1367 Bar code: 3289070103003
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Henna hair dye sold in a blue box with yellow and red print.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values: 77,000 cfu/g for mesophillic aerobic bacteria and 9,000 cfu/g for yeast and mould). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products 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: 14/09/2018
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