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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00930/22

Burgundy Henna — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Burgundy Henna
Brand
Royal
Category
Cosmetics
Lot/s
019 · 8901371090114
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
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: 13.6%). 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-aminophenol and p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured values: 2.9% and 0.1%, respectively) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled p-aminopohenol and PPD are extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 28/03/2022

Territory

Geography

Origin
India
Notifying country or territory
Germany
Distribution
Notificado por Germany

Provenance and context

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