BLK

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: BLK
Alert NumberA12/0646/17
BrandDynamic
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginUnited States
Published19 May 2017

Risk Description

null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including naphthalene(measured values: naphthalene: 1.36 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 1.53 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount ofPAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.

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.

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