Nocturnal

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Nocturnal
Alert NumberA12/00104/20
BrandEternal Ink
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberLining & Shading
Published24 January 2020

Risk Description

The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) among which benzo[a]pyrene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured total values up to: 15.6 mg/kg,140 µg/kg and 0,09 mg/kg, respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction.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 impurities of PAHs in tattoo inks does not exceed 0,5 mg/kg and Benzo[a]pyrene 5 ppb (µg/kg).

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 12/11/2019

Product Description

60 ml of black tattoo ink. The product was also sold online.

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