LIGHT GREEN
| Alert Number | A12/00495/21 |
| Brand | Intenze |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 16 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg).When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin.O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 10/08/2020
Product Description
Green pigment for tattoos