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Hair dye

Safety Gate Alert A12/00581/21 · PCC Brands

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countryAT
Country of originIN
CategoryCosmetics
Barcode8904061205782

Risk description

The ready-to-use product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 2.8% as free base) and insufficient couplers to inactivate its toxicity.PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/04/2021