EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Henna Product Malika “Emergency Cone Henna” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1305/18
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of Phenol (measured value up to 2.12% by weight). Phenolic solutions of 1% concentration are corrosive and can cause chemical burns.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
- Henna products in a green and gold box with an image of henna decorated hands. The box contains a number of similarly branded individual cones which contain the product and are used for application.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of Phenol (measured value up to 2.12% by weight). Phenolic solutions of 1% concentration are corrosive and can cause chemical burns.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2018
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