Black Henna (Henna hair colour)
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00093/20 |
| Brand | Royal |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Barcode | 8 901371 090015 |
| Published | 24 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The ready-to-use product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 7.6 %) and insufficient couplers. PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/10/2019
Product Description
60 g of hair dye powder packed in a plastic sachet and gloves.