Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 7 May 2026
SR/01405/26
Royal hair dye withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Royal hair dye) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Herbal hair dye product in powder form (black henna)
- Brand
- Royal
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 023
- Made in
- India
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01405/26
View official notice ↗
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