Product for permanent makeup
Product for permanent makeup was recalled on 24 January 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00112/20. Chemical risk reported by Sweden. The product contains the aromatic amines 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and o-toluidine (measured values up to: 1.
| Alert Number | A12/00112/20 |
| Brand | Icolor |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Nude Pink |
| Published | 24 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains the aromatic amines 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and o-toluidine (measured values up to: 1.5 mg/kg and 1.0 mg/kg, respectively), nickel as well as an excessive amount of lead (measured values: 47 mg/kg and 4.5 mg/kg, respectively). 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine is a skin sensitiser, may cause cancer and might induce mutations and/or affect fertility.O-toluidine is genotoxic and may cause cancer.Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.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, that the levels of nickel are as low as technically achievable and that impurities of lead do not exceed 2 ppm.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/11/2019
Product Description
10 ml of pink ink for lip permanent make-up.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Product for permanent makeup.
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.