Permablend
Permablend was recalled on 24 January 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00105/20. Chemical risk reported by Sweden. The product contains the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured value: 0.
| Alert Number | A12/00105/20 |
| Brand | Tina Davies |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | 1 Grey |
| Published | 24 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured value: 0.96 mg/kg) and nickel (measured value: 1.5 mg/kg). 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine is a skin sensitiser and may cause cancer.Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants and that nickel levels are as low as technically achievable.
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: 25/10/2019
Product Description
15 ml of grey tattoo ink. The product was also sold online.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Permablend.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.