EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Henna paste "Kone Henna Paste" Bajwa — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0334/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.65% of phenol which causes skin corrosion. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC as phenol is prohibited.
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Product
- Henna paste in a silver plastic tube (30 g) with a white plastic screw top and a white plastic nozzle for applying the paste to the skin and an accompanying leaflet.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.65% of phenol which causes skin corrosion. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC as phenol is prohibited.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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