Suffolk Trading Standards are asking the residents of Suffolk to be on the look out for three henna products that are subject to a RAPEX alert.
The following products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended), in that they contain high levels of Para phenylenediamine (PPD) which is classified as strongly sensitising. In addition the labelling does not include warnings which should appear on products containing this substance.
Brand: Rani Kone
Name: Black Henna
Batch number/Barcode: 6 281104 950147
Description: Henna paste for hand design. Foil bags in cardboard outer packaging (4bags of 10).
Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.25 % of Para phenylenediamine (PPD)
Brand: Moon Star
Name: Herbal Henna
Type/number of model: Burgundy
Batch number/Barcode: 01 Aug 2010, 8906003771041
Description: Hair dye supplied in foil bags in cardboard outer packaging.
Country of origin: India
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.3 % of Para phenylenediamine (PPD)
Brand: Moon Star
Name: Herbal Henna
Type/number of model: Copper Brown
Batch number/Barcode: 01 Aug 2010, 8906003771058
Description: Hair dye supplied in foil bags in cardboard outer packaging.
Country of origin: India
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 8.7 % of Para phenylenediamine (PPD)
Reports of these products on sale in Suffolk should be made to Trading Standards by calling 08454 040506.
RAPEX is the EU rapid alert system that facilitates the rapid exchange of information between Member States and the Commission on measures taken to prevent or restrict the marketing or use of products posing a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers.
