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Product Safety Notification

Notification Number

A12/00238/23

Notification Source

Safety Gate

Product Safety Notification
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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