EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye Royal “Black Henna” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00938/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 18.1%). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains…
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Product
- Henna hair dye. The product appears as a dark brown powder, with a hay-like smell.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 18.1%). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.7%, respectively) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 28/03/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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