United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Omani Brothers Umm Khammas Henna Paste presenting a serious chemical risk
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Tattoos/Stencils/Stick-on Jewellery - Temporary
Brand: Omani Brothers
Model: Maroon
Barcode: 9247256642771
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Henna paste in blue application tube.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2610-0033
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of phenol. Phenol is prohibited in cosmetic products and can cause skin burns and eye damage if applied to the skin. Phenol is also toxic if swallowed. Improvements are also required to product labelling and information.
Further information regarding phenol can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phenol-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market by Budget Pound Plus.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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