LIGHTNING YELLOW
LIGHTNING YELLOW was recalled on 26 January 2018 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0089/18. Chemical risk reported by Italy. The product contains the aromatic amine o-anisidine (measured value 23 mg/kg) and amine o-toluidine (measured value: 90 mg/kg).
| Alert Number | A12/0089/18 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink. |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 26 January 2018 |
Risk Description
The product contains the aromatic amine o-anisidine (measured value 23 mg/kg) and amine o-toluidine (measured value: 90 mg/kg). 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.The product does not comply with the national legislation
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: 20/12/2017
Product Description
30 ml bottle of yellow ink.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to LIGHTNING YELLOW.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.