EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Temporary henna tattoo Nadara “Mehndi (Henna) Cone” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02267/25
Summary
The product contains phenol (measured value: 4.22 %). Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Henna intended for temporary tattooing.
What is the risk?
- The product contains phenol (measured value: 4.22 %). Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Seizure of Goods
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/03/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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