Lining Black
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0665/17 |
| Brand | Arcane Pigments / Alla Prima |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 26 May 2017 |
Risk Description
null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including naphthalene (measured values: naphthalene: 1.41 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 1.56 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic; naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established.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.
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: 19/04/2017
Product Description
Ink for tattoos or permanent make-up in a 240 ml bottle.