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🧸 Product DE April 14, 2017

GOLD — 1.) Chestnut Henna, 2.) Red Henna 3.) Black Henna

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
GOLD — 1.) Chestnut Henna, 2.) Red Henna 3.) Black Henna
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the labels, the products contain ingredients, assumed to be Toluene-2,5-diamine, 4-Amino-m-cresol and 1,4-Phenylenediamine (PPD). The substances are only permitted in oxidative hair colouring products with c
Origin
Turkey
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3444 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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124 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 18, 2026
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What is this? These are henna tattoo products sold in Germany. They may contain strong chemicals like PPD that are not safe for skin use.

What's happening? The products have been recalled because they can cause serious skin reactions or other health problems.

Does this affect me? If you bought or used these henna products in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the labels, the products contain ingredients, assumed to be Toluene-2,5-diamine, 4-Amino-m-cresol and 1,4-Phenylenediamine (PPD). The substances are only permitted in oxidative hair colouring products with c · Origin: Turkey

First published
April 14, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/255441

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What is this product recall alert about?
GOLD — 1.) Chestnut Henna, 2.) Red Henna 3.) Black Henna. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the labels, the products contain ingredients, assumed to be Toluene-2,5-diamine, 4-Amino-m-cresol and 1,4-Phenylenediamine (PPD). The substances are only permitted in oxidative hair colouring p...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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