BLK

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: BLK
Alert NumberA12/00113/20
BrandDynamic
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberBlack
Published24 January 2020

Risk Description

The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) among which benzo[a]pyrene (measured total values up to: 16.1 ppm and 140 ppb, respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. 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 impurities of PAHs in tattoo inks do not exceed 0,5 ppm and of benzo[a]pyrene 5 ppb.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/12/2019

Product Description

240 ml of black tattoo ink.

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