Kajal Eyeliner
Kajal Eyeliner was recalled on 18 September 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/02531/26. Chemical risk reported by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product contains lead (measured value: 0.
| Alert Number | SR/02531/26 |
| Brand | Hashmi |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Published | 18 September 2026 |
Risk Description
The product contains lead (measured value: 0.005 percent by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Moreover, The product contains mercury (measured value: 0.008 percent by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.000 9 percent by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Furthermore, the product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.0008 percent by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Eyeliner in a tube of 4.5g of firm black paste.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Kajal Eyeliner.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.