EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Henna powder for colouring the skin Cimen “HINDISTAN MALI KARTAL KINA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00381/21
Summary
The product contains 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (measured values: up to 0,14% by weight). 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone causes serious eye and skin irritation, is harmful if swallowed, and may cause respiratory irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Appearance: fine, olive-green powder; smell: intense plant fragrance, characteristic odour;
What is the risk?
- The product contains 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (measured values: up to 0,14% by weight). 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone causes serious eye and skin irritation, is harmful if swallowed, and may cause respiratory irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2021
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