Listing removed online
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 10 Sep 2026
SR/02476/26
Topline hair dye removed from online marketplaces over chemical risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Topline 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 powdered form (black henna), in sachets of 10 g each.
- Brand
- Topline
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 030
- Made in
- India
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value 3.4% 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
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02476/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.