EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Henna body colour Arzoo “Cone Henna Paste” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0380/16
Summary
null The products contain phenol (measured value up to 3.37% by weight) which is an irritant and can cause skin and eye damage.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products regulation.
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Product
- Henna paste supplied in a printed plastic tube with a black screw cap, sold in a printed cardboard box with accompanying plastic measuring cap.
What is the risk?
- null The products contain phenol (measured value up to 3.37% by weight) which is an irritant and can cause skin and eye damage.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: 03/03/2016
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