Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned of using "Ethmod Kohl Zikra Al Haramain" due to contain high percentage of lead.
SFDA has explained that it examined samples of eye products from the local markets to ensure their safety.
Examination results revealed that the product contains a high percentage of lead, which exceeded allowable limit of impurities, according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.
Noting, exposure to high levels of lead can cause health risks to the consumer.
Product name is “Arabic Ethmod Kohl Zikra Al Haramain”, which produced in Morocco with expiry date 01/06/2023.
The authority advises consumers to avoid using the product and dispose any sample they may have, stressing the importance of buying products from reliable sources that could be traced.
SFDA has taken the necessary actions in cooperation with specialized authorities in order to follow up the recall of product from the markets, ban their entry to the Kingdom and take the formal steps against non-compliances.