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Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1442/14 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Art.N°: 3872,Colour Index: 21095 |
| Published | 26 September 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product contains barium above the permitted levels (measured value: 7800 mg/kg). Barium can be absorbed by the skin and cause heart dysfunctions, muscle weakness and be harmful for the nervous system.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' the content of barium should be limited to 50 mg/kg.
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: 04/09/2014
Product Description
Tattoo ink in 30-ml bottle indicating the brand, lot, use-by date and producer, in German.