EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics

Hair dye Royal “Royal Black Henna” — risk: chemical

Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: 15 May 2026 · Ref. SR/01405/26

Summary

The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value 9.68 g/100g by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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HazardChemical

Notified byGermany

Country of originIndia

Intended forConsumer

Product

Hair dye — Royal

Brand: Royal
Name / model: Royal Black Henna
Batch number(s): 023
Barcode: 8901371090015
Category: Cosmetics

Herbal hair dye product in powder form (black henna)

What is the risk?

The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value 9.68 g/100g by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
Date of entry into force: 16/04/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
Date of entry into force: 16/04/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: 16/04/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
Date of entry into force: 23/04/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force: 23/04/2026

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