Tattoo Outlining Ink

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tattoo Outlining Ink
Alert NumberA12/1787/13
BrandKuro Sumi
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberExpiry date 12/2016, Date of manufacture 12/12/2012 , LOT#KSOL121212
Published13 December 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains benzo(a)pyrene (71 µg/kg) and PAH (16617 µg/kg) above the permitted levels.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of benzo(a)pyrene and PAH should not exceed 5 μg/kg and 500 μg/kg respectively. The product does not comply with national legislation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Black fluid in plastic container with lid.

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