Advanced Black and Grey Tattoo Ink Formula, Dark Tone- Bob Tyrrell Edition

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Advanced Black and Grey Tattoo Ink Formula, Dark Tone- Bob Tyrrell Edition
Alert NumberA12/0609/14
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model Number LOT: SS75 EXP: 03(03/17
Published25 April 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine, lead and copper above the permitted levels (measured values: aromatic amines: up to 260.0 mg/kg; lead: 14.85 mg/kg, copper: 4310 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the aromatic amines as 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine with carcinogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colourants. According to the ResAP (2008) the levels of lead should not exceed 2 mg/kg.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 18/03/2014

Product Description

4 plastic bottles with a screwn-on dropper, plasticised adhesive labels.

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