EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye MAYURI HENNA “Premium Quality Henna Powder” — risk: chemical, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1609/19
Summary
The final product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.8 %).PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 30000 cfu/g).If used on damaged skin or if the product comes in contact with the eyes it may cause infection or irritation.The product does…
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Product
Hair dye — MAYURI HENNA
- Brand
- MAYURI HENNA
- Name / model
- Premium Quality Henna Powder · natural blackMON- CCRR, 1AR-0018, REG.Nº. 1069611
- Batch number(s)
- MFG.LIC Nº.:32/2/2013, 8904242800010
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 30 g of hair colouring powder sold in a green plastic pouch.
What is the risk?
- The final product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.8 %).PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 30000 cfu/g).If used on damaged skin or if the product comes in contact with the eyes it 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2019
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