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Hair colouring cream - Henna Color - Herbal Colouring Balm with Henna Extract

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk

Hair colouring cream - Henna Color - Herbal Colouring Balm with Henna Extract was recalled on 10 September 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1352/10. Chemical risk reported by Czechia. The products pose a chemical risk because the ingredients include colour index CI 11154 (INCI name-Basic Blue 41), 2-nitro-p-phenylendiamine, which is prohibited in cosmetic products by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Alert Number1352/10
BrandVenita
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPoland
Model NumberShade of colour:1. 2 Ambre;2. 3 Cerveny pomeranc;3. 4 Henne;4. 5 Paprika;5. 6 Blond venitien titian;6. 7 Copper;7. 8 Rubin;8. 9 Rouge clair / Jasne cerveny;9. 10 Granatove jablko;10. 12 Visen;11. 16 Prune/Divoka svestka;12. 17 Aubergine;13. 18 Black cherry;14. 100 Blond platine Each colour shade is in several batches with numbers of EAN.
Published10 September 2010

Risk Description

The products pose a chemical risk because the ingredients include colour index CI 11154 (INCI name-Basic Blue 41), 2-nitro-p-phenylendiamine, which is prohibited in cosmetic products by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Hair colouring cream in 75ml tube, various brown packaging. Click <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w36/2010-w36_2-1.pdf">here</a> to see all pictures.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Hair colouring cream - Henna Color - Herbal Colouring Balm with Henna Extract.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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