The alerts from EU generated during 19th - 25th April 2022 are as under:
1. Alert: Eyebrow tint originated from India contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base)
Henna eyebrow dye (dark brown) in the form of grey powder, with a net weight of 3g. The ready-to-use product contains an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 8.8% as free base). Plastic box with outer cardboard packaging containing a leaflet and a plastic spoon.
PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Germany
- Category: Cosmetics
- Risk Type: Chemical
- Date: 21-04-2022
2. Alert: Chorpyrifos found in samba rave wheat from India
- Notification from: Denmark
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for follow-up - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Recall from consumer
- Date: 20-04-2022
3. Alert: Thiamethoxam, tricyclazole and propiconazole found in premium basmati rice
- Notification from: Denmark
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for follow-up - Official control on the market
- Action Taken: Recall from consumer
- Date: 20-04-2022
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