True Black

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: True Black
Alert NumberA12/1944/14
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberArticle #ST1019TB
Published12 December 2014

Risk Description

null The total amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene, is too high (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene 0.016 mg/kg and total PAH 4.9 mg/kg). PAHs are carcinogenic.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 may not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total level of PAH may not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/11/2014

Product Description

Plastic bottle, adhesive labels, screw-on dropper.

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