EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye Black Rose ® “Black Rose Kali Mehandi” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00208/23
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium perborate, which releases boron and is forbidden in cosmetic products. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hair dye — Black Rose ®
- Brand
- Black Rose ®
- Name / model
- Black Rose Kali Mehandi
- Batch number(s)
- E-11E-127
- Barcode
- 815865000412
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Henna hair dye, indicated to be manufactured on 05/2020 (E-11) or on 10/2020 (E-127), and to expire on 04/2023 (E-11). Product sold online, in particular via eBay, with item number 234008603513.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium perborate, which releases boron and is forbidden in cosmetic products. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2022
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