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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0539/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 7, 2005

Hazard

Risk of intensive paraphenylendiamine (PPD) dermatitis; PPD is forbidden in skin products (apart from hair colours). 30 children have been reported to suffer from burns and blisters. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive.

Measures taken

  • Placing on the market prohibited and withdrawal from distribution ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Temporary tattooing kit "BLACK HENNA"; powder to be mixed in water for skin application; 6 gr. pocket. Mainly sold on Internet.Brand: Unknown.(Type/model: HNN).

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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