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🧸 Product SE February 17, 2023

Henna temporäre tattoos von pretop

3 cones of henna for temporary tattoos. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Henna temporäre tattoos von pretop
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains benzyl alcohol (measured value up to 4.34% by weight), but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Moreover the product contains the colorant CI 20470 (acid black 1), which is only allowed in rinse-off products. These chemicals could lead to allergic reactions in sensitised persons.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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This alert was reported 1199 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.
📈 Timeline
14 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 31, 2026
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What is this? This is a temporary tattoo product called Henna tattoos from a brand called pretop. It may have two unsafe chemicals in it.

What's happening? Tests found two chemicals in the product that should not be there. One can cause allergies. The other should only be in products you rinse off.

Does this affect me? If you have used this product and have skin problems, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any skin reactions.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains benzyl alcohol (measured value up to 4.34% by weight), but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Moreover the product contains the colorant CI 20470 (acid black 1), which is only allowed in rinse-off products. These chemicals could lead to allergic reactions in sensitised persons. · Origin: Unknown

First published
February 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007824

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What is this product recall alert about?
Henna temporäre tattoos von pretop. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains benzyl alcohol (measured value up to 4.34% by weight), but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Moreover the product contains the colorant CI 20470 (acid black 1),...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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