Black Rose
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00239/23 |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Published | 10 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The product contains sodium perborate (as declared on the packaging), which releases boron (measured value: 21.4 mg/kg) and is forbidden in cosmetic products. Additionally, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: 12.76 % by weight).Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child.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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Herbal based black henna in the form of powder.