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Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01885/21 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 24 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) naphthalene (measured value: 4.0 mg/kg) and an excessive amount of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (measured value: 6.8 mg/kg) which is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising. Naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 01/10/2021
Product Description
Red tattoo ink. Product sold online.