Germany
Topline henna hair dye sold as “Brown Henna” is affected — an olive‑green/brown powder in a printed folding cardboard box with printed, sealed packs (barcode 8901371090022, batch 027). It was recalled because testing found barium up to 16.9% by weight, a toxic contaminant that can impair muscle, heart and kidney activity and cause arrhythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations, and the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Retailers have been asked to stop sales (voluntary).
What's being recalled
Henna hair dye, in the form of olive-green/brown powder
Packaging: Printed folding cardboard box, with printed, sealed packs
Country of origin: India.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02669/26
Product name on the item: Brown Henna
Barcode: 8901371090022
Batch: 027
The hazard
The product contains barium (measured value up to 16.9 % by weight). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What to do
Stop of sales (voluntary, retailer).
The official notice
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