Dubai Gold
| Alert Number | A12/0627/19 |
| Brand | World Famous Tattoo Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | REF WFDG1 |
| Published | 19 April 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains the aromatic amine o-anisidine and toluidine (measured values: 18 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg, respectively). These aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 18/03/2019
Product Description
Transparent plastic bottle with a black dispenser cap, containing yellow tattoo ink.