Viking ink Dark Shadow
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00006/22 |
| Brand | Viking |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 7 January 2022 |
Risk Description
The product contains excessive amounts of individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values; acenaphthylene: 0.5 mg/kg, naphthalene: 0.5 mg/kg, pyren: 2.2 mg/kg and benzo[a]pyrene 90 ppb). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH. Naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 15/11/2021
Product Description
Black tattoo ink, also sold online.