Lining Black

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lining Black
Alert NumberA12/1862/17
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Published5 January 2018

Risk Description

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 42.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.The product does not comply with national legislation.

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: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/11/2017

Product Description

Black tattoo ink, black plastic bottle with screw top.

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