Tangerine
| Alert Number | A12/1708/14 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Batch n°: 158 E0;Exp. date: 06/07/16;CI 12315; CI 77911 ; |
| Published | 31 October 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amines 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline and 2,4-Diaminotoluene above the permitted levels (measured values: 41 mg/kg and 377 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up’ these aromatic amines with cancerogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colourants.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 26/09/2014
Product Description
30 ml. bottle of tangerine/orange-coloured pigment, indicating the brand, batch and expiry date.