Hair dye Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 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.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01430/26 |
View original notice →

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

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

Case Number: SR/01430/26
Date of Entry: Not specified in the recall notice.
Notifying Country: Czechia

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1. Recall Summary

The product “COLOR NATURALS” hair dye, manufactured under the brand Garnier, is subject to a recall in Czechia. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified in the product. The specific variant affected is “TMAVĚ ČOKOLÁDOVÁ 3.23” (Chocolate brown). The recall notice states that the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered by the relevant economic operator is destruction of the product, effective from 29/04/2026.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Hair dye
– Brand: Garnier
– Name: COLOR NATURALS
– Type/Model Number: TMAVĚ ČOKOLÁDOVÁ 3.23
– Barcode: 3600541678484
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: France
– Description: Chocolate brown hair dye.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Chemical.” According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The notice states that BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action, such as returning the product to a store or contacting the manufacturer. The measure ordered is “Destruction of the product,” which was ordered to the retailer. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the barcode (3600541678484) and the specific shade (TMAVĚ ČOKOLÁDOVÁ 3.23) to determine if their product is affected. Further instructions from the retailer or notifying authority may be available.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy ordered by the relevant economic operator is the destruction of the product. The date of entry into force for this measure is 29/04/2026. No alternative remedy, such as a refund or replacement, is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country Authority: Czechia (specific agency not named in the recall notice).
– Recall Reference: EU Safety Gate alert detail available at: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098882
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008197
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008198
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008199
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008200

Note: This record is based solely on the data provided in the EU Safety Gate alert. Any information not explicitly stated in the source data is marked as “Not specified in the recall notice.”

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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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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