Henna Cone Mehndy

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Henna Cone Mehndy
Alert NumberA12/00186/20
BrandMalki Mumtaz
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginPakistan
Published14 February 2020

Risk Description

The product contains phenol (measured value: 3.4 %).Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic. 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: 28/01/2020

Product Description

Powder brown henna dye to be used for body painting and temporary tattoos. To be given as gifts in weddings. The product was also sold online.

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