True Gold
True Gold was recalled on 5 June 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0668/15. Chemical risk reported by Sweden. The product contains aromatic amines (measured values for o-anisidine and o-toluidine 14 mg/kg and 86 mg/kg respectively).
| Alert Number | A12/0668/15 |
| Brand | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | True gold |
| Published | 5 June 2015 |
Risk Description
The product contains aromatic amines (measured values for o-anisidine and o-toluidine 14 mg/kg and 86 mg/kg respectively).The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and Permanent Make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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: 28/01/2015
Product Description
Yellow plastic bottle, height 10 cm, containing 30 ml.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to True Gold.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.