Tattoo ink "True Black"

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tattoo ink "True Black"
Alert Number0178/12
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberBatch: BK56IMX40 Lot: SS74 Best before date EXP: 28/02/16
Published3 February 2012

Risk Description

null The product poses a serious risk because the total content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which several are confirmed carcinogens, is 53.3 mg/kg. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) considers that tattoo colours exceeding 0.5 mg/kg total PAH pose a serious risk, in reference to Council of Europe Resolution "ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up".

Product Description

Black plastic bottle with adhesive label and screw cap with nozzle for application and dispersal ball.

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