Tattoo or permanent make-up ink

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tattoo or permanent make-up ink
Alert NumberA12/0648/17
BrandAlla Prima
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberColour Black
Published19 May 2017

Risk Description

null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including naphthalene (measured values: naphthalene: 1.29 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 1.47 mg/kg).Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.

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: 19/04/2017

Product Description

Tattoo ink, 120 ml

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