Lining - Tribal - Tattoo ink

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lining - Tribal - Tattoo ink
Alert NumberA12/0644/17
BrandKokkai Sumi Ink
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published19 May 2017

Risk Description

null The product contains cadmium (measured value: 0.53 mg/kg) and lead (measured value: 19.19 mg/kg). Cadmium accumulates in the body and can cause damage to bones and kidneys if absorbed from the tattoo and exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the levels of lead in tattoo inks do not exceed 2 mg/kg and that the level of cadmium does not exceed 0.2 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: Unknown

Product Description

Ink for tattoos or permanent make-up in a 1oz bottle.

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