Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead, which are prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandHashmi
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode8961100314003
Product
- Summary
- Product: Hashmi Kajal Eyeliner
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead, which are prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: OPSS published a Product Safety Report for this product on the 29th July 2026. The business (Hallan Cash & Carry) has subsequently voluntarily recalled the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Cosmetic/Make Up - Eyes
- Brand
- Hashmi
- Manufacturer
- A.Q & Company
- Barcode
- 8961100314003
- Product Identifiers
- B. No. B/11-141/J, Mg 09/2023, Best Before 08/2028
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Product Description
- Cosmetic product intended to be applied around the eyes. 4.5g tube of firm black paste packaged in a card and plastic bubble pack.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead. These chemicals are prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
- Further information on the health effects of mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead exposure can be accessed on GOV.UK at the following links:
- Mercury: general information - GOV.UK
- Cadmium: general information - GOV.UK
- Lead: general information - GOV UK
- Arsenic: general information – GOV UK
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
- Corrective action
- OPSS published a Product Safety Report for this product on the 29th July 2026. The business (Hallan Cash & Carry) has subsequently voluntarily recalled the product from end users.
- Owners are advised to stop using the product and return it to Hallan Cash & Carry for a full refund.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2607-0193
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- OPSS published a Product Safety Report for this product on the 29th July 2026. The business (Hallan Cash & Carry) has subsequently voluntarily recalled the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Cosmetic/Make Up - Eyes
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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