EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye Shringar “Black Henna 100% Natural & Pure” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02823/24
Summary
The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value up to 10.9% by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Henna-based hair dye, 500 g. The product is a fine, brown powder,
What is the risk?
- The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value up to 10.9% by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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