Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Hair dye
Brand: Garnier
Country: Czechia
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01430/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Hair dye |
| Brand | Garnier |
| Country | Czechia |
| Case Number | SR/01430/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Reclia – Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: SR/01430/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data
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1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific hair dye product sold under the Garnier brand. The recall was notified by the consumer safety authority in Czechia. The product was found to contain a prohibited chemical substance, rendering it non-compliant with EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The official measure ordered for this product is destruction.
2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Hair dye
– Brand: Garnier
– Product Name: COLOR NATURALS
– Specific Shade / Model: TMAVĚ ČOKOLÁDOVÁ 3.23 (Dark Chocolate 3.23)
– Barcode (GTIN): 3600541678484
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: France
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01430/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098882
3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Level of Risk: Serious risk
– Hazard Identified: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU regulations.
– Potential Health Effects (as stated in the source data):
– BMHCA may harm the reproductive system.
– BMHCA may harm the health of the unborn child.
– BMHCA may cause skin sensitisation.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is the destruction of the product. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (Garnier Color Naturals, shade TMAVĚ ČOKOLÁDOVÁ 3.23, barcode 3600541678484) should stop using it immediately. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the notifying authority regarding the return or disposal of the product. The date of entry into force for the measure is 29/04/2026.
5. Official Remedy
– Measure Ordered: Destruction of the product.
– Type of Economic Operator to Whom Measure Was Ordered: Retailer.
– Remedy for Consumer: Not specified in the recall notice. The notice indicates the measure was ordered to the retailer and involves destruction. Consumers should contact the point of purchase for specific instructions on how to proceed regarding a refund or replacement, as this information is not detailed in the source data.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country Authority: Czechia (specific agency contact details not provided in the recall notice).
– EU Safety Gate Portal: For general inquiries, consumers can refer to the official EU Safety Gate website using the reference number provided.
– Manufacturer: Garnier (specific contact details for this recall not provided in the recall notice).
– Retailer: The retailer in Czechia who was ordered to destroy the product. Specific retailer name not provided in the recall notice.
Disclaimer: This record is compiled strictly from the provided EU Safety Gate data. No independent testing, verification, or editorial analysis has been performed by Reclia. For the most current and detailed instructions, consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or the relevant national authority in Czechia.
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Hair dye?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01430/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Hair dye?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Hair dye?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?
A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
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