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Product for permanent makeup was recalled on 24 January 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00114/20. Chemical risk reported by Sweden. The product contains the aromatic amines o-anisidine, o-toluidine and 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured values: 2.

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Alert NumberA12/00114/20
BrandIcolor
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginLatvia
Model NumberNatural Brown
Published24 January 2020

Risk Description

The product contains the aromatic amines o-anisidine, o-toluidine and 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured values: 2.0 mg/kg, 1.4 mg/kg and 0.89 mg/kg, respectively. O-anisidine may cause cancer and might induce mutations.O-toluidine is genotoxic and may cause cancer.4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine is a skin sensitiser, may cause cancer and might induce mutations and/or affect fertility.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.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/11/2019

Product Description

10 ml of brown ink for eyebrow 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.

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