EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Temporary Henna Tattoo iBeauty “iBeauty brow and lash henna” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00297/23
Summary
The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured valued 2.28% by weight), Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone (measured value 0.24%), m-aminophenol (measured valued 0.21% by weight) and 2.4.diaminophenoxyethanol (measured valued 0.075% by weight). PPD and p-aminopohenol are extreme skin sensitisers and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Products Regulation.
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Product
- The containers and other package are black with yellow and gold letters. The product is also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured valued 2.28% by weight), Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone (measured value 0.24%), m-aminophenol (measured valued 0.21% by weight) and 2.4.diaminophenoxyethanol (measured valued 0.075% by weight). PPD and p-aminopohenol are extreme skin sensitisers and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2023
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