True Black

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: True Black
Alert NumberA12/1692/19
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberArticle: ST1019TB
Published15 November 2019

Risk Description

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene up to 0.35 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 62.4 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/10/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/10/2019

Product Description

Plastic bottle with drip cap, 29.6 ml. The product was sold online.

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