KORU - TRIBAL BLACK

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: KORU - TRIBAL BLACK
Alert NumberA12/0644/16
BrandAlla Prima
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Published27 May 2016

Risk Description

null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured value benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 29.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.

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: 25/04/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/04/2016

Product Description

Black tattoo ink supplied in a black plastic bottle with screw top and nozzle for application.

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