Hair dye

What is the danger

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 7.8% by weight). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: 12.64% by weight) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 19 January 2023

Product

Description

Black powder hair dye.

Packaging

Box made from multicoloured cardboard with a sachet made from coated green plastic

Brand

Kali Mehandi

Model / type

#0129-4074413

Barcode

815865000122

Batch

Packaging: "115"; Container: "111"