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Black Henna — recall A12/00938/22

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2022-07-08 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00938/22
Date of alert
2022-07-08
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Royal
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Hair dye
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
8901371090015
Reported risk: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 18.1%). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.7%, respectively) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Retailer
Category of measure
Destruction of the product
Date of entry into force
28/03/2022
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006347

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