The alerts from EU generated during 11th - 17th April 2023 are as under:
1. Germany: Hair dye originated from India containing excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)
According to the list of ingredients, the product has an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD). PPD can be an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Package description: Printed folding carton
- Product description: Henna hair dyes, brown homogeneous powder
- Product Category: Cosmetics
- Risk: Chemical
- Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Stop of sales
2. France: Acephate, Fipronil, Methamidophos and Tolfenpyrad found in moringa from India
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 17-04-2023
3. France: Thiophanate-methyl found in peppers from India
- Risk: Not serious
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 17-04-2023
4. France: Ethylene oxide found in peppers from India
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Return to consignor
- Date: 17-04-2023
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