Tattoo Outlining Ink

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tattoo Outlining Ink
Alert NumberA12/0658/17
BrandKuro Sumi
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Model Numberart.code 4452585959575
Published19 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.

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