Hair dye Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01405/26
Date of Entry: Based on measures effective 16/04/2026

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1. Recall Summary

This recall notice, issued by the notifying country Germany, concerns a cosmetic product identified as a hair dye. The product is marketed under the brand name “Royal” and the product name “Royal Black Henna”. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk and non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The product was found to contain a high concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) without the required coupler substances. The origin of the product is India.

2. Affected Products

– Product Category: Cosmetics
– Product Type: Hair dye
– Brand: Royal
– Product Name: Royal Black Henna
– Description: Herbal hair dye product in powder form (black henna)
– Batch Number: 023
– Barcode: 8901371090015
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: India
– Notifying Country: Germany

3. Hazard Information

The specific hazard identified in the recall notice is a chemical risk. The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) at a measured value of 9.68 g/100g by weight. The recall notice states that the product contains this substance without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is described in the source data as an extreme skin sensitiser that can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the retailer has taken measures to warn consumers of the risks associated with this product. Consumers who have purchased the affected product (Royal Black Henna, batch number 023) should stop using it immediately. The official actions taken by the economic operators include a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the retailer or distributor regarding the return or disposal of the product.

5. Official Remedy

The following official measures have been taken by the economic operators, with specific dates of entry into force:

– Retailer (Effective 16/04/2026):
– Warning consumers of the risks.
– Stop of sales.
– Recall of the product from end users.
– Distributor (Effective 23/04/2026):
– Stop of sales.
– Withdrawal of the product from the market.

The specific remedy for the consumer (e.g., refund or replacement) is not explicitly detailed in the recall notice beyond the instruction to recall the product from end users.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01405/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098838
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall Details: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying Country: Germany

For further information, consumers are advised to contact the retailer from which the product was purchased or refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert using the reference link provided above.

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