Dark Brown
| Alert Number | A12/0438/18 |
| Brand | Intenze |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 30 March 2018 |
Risk Description
The product contains nickel (measured value: 130 mg/kg), arsenic (6.9 mg/kg) and lead (20.5 mg/kg). Arsenic is carcinogenic, exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. 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 and that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/02/2018
Product Description
Tattoo ink in a transparent plastic bottle with screw-top fitted with dispensing nozzle.