EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Henna product Rani Kone “Black Henna” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0146/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.25 % of Para phenylenediamine (PPD) which is classified as strongly sensitising. In addition, the labelling does not include the warnings which should appear on products containing this substance.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- Henna paste for hand design. Foil bags in cardboard outer packaging (4bags of 10).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.25 % of Para phenylenediamine (PPD) which is classified as strongly sensitising. In addition, the labelling does not include the warnings which should appear on products containing this substance.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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