Emergency Cone Henna
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1305/18 |
| Brand | Malika |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Published | 14 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of Phenol (measured value up to 2.12% by weight). Phenolic solutions of 1% concentration are corrosive and can cause chemical burns.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics 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: 03/07/2018
Product Description
Henna products in a green and gold box with an image of henna decorated hands. The box contains a number of similarly branded individual cones which contain the product and are used for application.