Tattoo Outlining Ink
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0658/17 |
| Brand | Kuro Sumi |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | art.code 4452585959575 |
| Published | 19 May 2017 |
Risk Description
null The product contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 0.105 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH.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.
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
Ink for tattoos or permanent make-up in a 60oz bottle.