EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye Ekopharma “Kasviväri Manjistha and Kasviväri Ruskea” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01791/24
Summary
The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 110 000 cfu/g), yeast and mould (measured value: up to 9500 cfu/g). 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
- Henna hair dye, for professional use, 1 kg.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 110 000 cfu/g), yeast and mould (measured value: up to 9500 cfu/g). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 10/06/2024
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