Tattoo Fastness High- grade Color
Tattoo Fastness High- grade Color was recalled on 5 June 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0670/15. Chemical risk reported by Sweden. 5 inks in the kit contain substances which can be harmful if present in tattoo inks.
| Alert Number | A12/0670/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Tattoo inks in Brown, Green, Red, White, Yellow colours |
| Published | 5 June 2015 |
Risk Description
5 inks in the kit contain substances which can be harmful if present in tattoo inks. Presence of aromatic amines (measured values for 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine up to 6220 mg/kg), barium (measured value up to 4.5 g/kg) and zinc (measured value up to 0.5 g/kg). 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. It also recommends that the content of barium and zinc in tattoo inks do not exceed 50 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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: 19/10/2014
Product Description
Kit of 7 tattoo inks. Plastic bottles, heights 6 cm, 20 ml. The text on the different colour versions are identical. No indication of production and expire date.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Tattoo Fastness High- grade Color.
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.