Tattoo Specific Color - Black

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tattoo Specific Color - Black
Alert NumberA12/0647/17
BrandUnknown
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberRef #KS91808
Published19 May 2017

Risk Description

null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: naphthalene: 1.18 mg/kg; benzo(a)pyrene: 0.97 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 2.07 mg/kg).Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH and 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 or permanent make-up ink with natural plant extracts, 30 ml

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