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Cimen HINDISTAN MALI KARTAL KINA henna powder for colouring the skin — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Cimen HINDISTAN MALI KARTAL KINA henna powder for colouring the skin — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Cimen HINDISTAN MALI KARTAL KINA henna powder for colouring the skin — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (measured values: up to 0,14% by weight). 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone causes serious eye and skin irritation, is harmful if swallowed, and may cause respiratory irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (14/01/2021)

Product description

Appearance: fine, olive-green powder; smell: intense plant fragrance, characteristic odour;

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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