#BB Best Black
| Alert Number | A12/0650/17 |
| Brand | Derma International |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 19 May 2017 |
Risk Description
null The ink contains arsenic (measured value: 3.2 mg/kg), lead (measured value: 3.1 mg/kg), cobalt (measured value: 40.6 mg/kg) and nickel (measured value: 53 mg/kg). Arsenic is carcinogenic, exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity and nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the levels of arsenic and lead in tattoo inks do not exceed 2 mg/kg, that the level of cobalt in tattoo inks does not exceed 25 mg/kg and that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 19/04/2017
Product Description
Ink for tattoos or permanent make-up.