Product Safety Notification
Notification Number
A12/00238/23
Notification Source
Safety Gate
Notification Type
Serious risk
Risk Type
Chemical
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.
Product Name
Black Rose
Product Category
Cosmetics
Brand Name
Kali Mehandi
Sub Category
Hair dye
Product Description
Black powder hair dye.
Notification URL
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