Tribal Black
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0576/18 |
| Brand | Radiant Colors |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 20 April 2018 |
Risk Description
The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene: 0.04 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 19.22 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene. 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 and the total amount of PAHs does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/12/2017
Product Description
Plastic container height about 10 cm