Hair dye Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01646/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data.

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1. Recall Summary

This recall notice, issued by the notifying country of Austria, concerns a specific batch of hair dye product. The product is a permanent henna powder hair colour manufactured in India and sold under the brand name ProfixOrganics. The recall was initiated due to the product containing chemical substances that are not compliant with the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The product poses a chemical risk to consumers.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Hair dye (Cosmetics category).
– Brand: ProfixOrganics.
– Product Name: Henna Permanent Powder Hair Colour.
– Specific Variant: Black (60g package).
– Batch Number: 098292.
– Barcode: 4053743392488.
– Country of Origin: India.
– Notifying Country: Austria.
– Case Number: SR/01646/26.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The product has been identified as posing a chemical risk and is non-compliant with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The specific hazards identified in the source data are as follows:

– p-Phenylenediamine (PPD): The product contains p-phenylenediamine without the required coupler components. According to the recall notice, this substance is potentially genotoxic and acts as a skin sensitizer when in prolonged contact with the hair and scalp.
– Brilliant Green: The product contains “brilliant green,” which is identified as a skin sensitizing substance. The recall notice states that this substance is not authorised for use in hair dye products.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected product (ProfixOrganics Henna Permanent Powder Hair Colour, batch number 098292) should stop using it immediately. The official measure taken is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the relevant economic operator regarding the return of the product.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Retailer and an entity listed as “Other.” The specific remedy for the consumer (e.g., refund or replacement) is not detailed in the recall notice. The date of entry into force for these measures is listed as “Unknown.”

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098982
– Notifying Country: Austria.
– Case Number: SR/01646/26.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Specific contact details for the retailer or manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.

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