Black Rose
| Alert Number | A12/00238/23 |
| Brand | Kali Mehandi |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | #0129-4074413 |
| Published | 10 February 2023 |
Risk Description
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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 19/01/2023
Product Description
Black powder hair dye.