Mahoney Gangster Grey Dark and Lovely
| Alert Number | A12/1641/19 |
| Brand | Intenze |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Article: ST1189GGDALRef.: 1037C18916K03080167 |
| Published | 1 November 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured total value: 17.9 mg/kg) and benzo[a]pyrene (measured value: 160 µg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the recommendations of the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on levels of impurities of PAHs in tattoo inks and the relevant national Law.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate 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: 15/10/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/10/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/10/2019
Product Description
Plastic bottle with drip cap, containing 29 ml of tattoo ink. The product was also sold online.