STRONG BLACK
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1333/17 |
| Brand | Biotek |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Published | 6 October 2017 |
Risk Description
null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: total of PAHs: 1.2 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.The product does not comply with national legislation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 02/08/2017
Product Description
Bottle of black pigment