Hashmi KOHL ASMAR/ SURMA ASMAR eyeliner powder — chemical risk

Hazard

The product contains lead (measured value up to 495.7 g/kg), an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 30.2 mg/kg), antimony (measured value up to 231 mg/kg), which is prohibited in cosmetic products, mercury (measured value up to 0.875 mg/kg) and an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.06 g/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Antimony can irritate the skin. Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

• Stop of sales — Retailer (19/12/2025)
• Destruction of the product — Retailer (19/12/2025)
• Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (19/12/2025)

Product description

Black eyeliner powder, with expiry date 11/2028.