Kuro sumi colors tattoo ink
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0674/15 |
| Brand | Kuro Sumi |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Black 1 oz. |
| Published | 5 June 2015 |
Risk Description
null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, (including benzo(a)pyrene and naphthalene) (measured value of PAHs: 3.7 mg/kg) as well as lead (measured value 17 mg/kg).The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg and that of lead 2 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the national legislation
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/02/2015
Product Description
Tattoo ink in black plastic bottle, height 12 cm, containing 1 oz.