DARK BROWN
| Alert Number | A11/00109/20 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | DARK BROWN |
| Published | 4 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains nickel as well as excessive amount of arsenic (measured values: up to 8.75 mg/kg and 12.4 mg/kg respectively). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer. 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 nickel in tattoo inks are as low as technically achievable and that impurities of arsenic do not exceed 2 ppm.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): It is prohibited to use this product.Date of entry into force: 16/11/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): The product is no longer in stock and is not being ordered again.Date of entry into force: 16/11/2020
Product Description
30 ml of dark brown tattoo ink. The product was sold online.