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Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
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Alert NumberA12/0097/17
BrandEternal Ink
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model Number60 ml, Manufacturing date : 07/14; ‘‘best before’ date 07/2017,
Published3 February 2017

Risk Description

null The product contains nickel (measured value 16.1 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable.The product does not comply with the national legislation.

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: 19/12/2016

Product Description

Tattoo ink in a colourless, plastic bottle with adhesive label, mixing ball and a black screw top incorporating a dispensing nozzle and a rotating cap.

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