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Permanent make-up Biotouch USA “Micro Pigment Cosmetic Color” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1959/14
Summary
null The product contains arsenic and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: arsenic: up to 17.6 mg/kg; nickel:up to35.9 mg/kg). In addition, the product contains zinc (measured value: up to 518mg/kg).According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the levels of arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg, whereas the nickel…
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Product
Permanent make-up — Biotouch USA
- Brand
- Biotouch USA
- Name / model
- Micro Pigment Cosmetic Color · 1) BROWN; 2) RED WINE; 3) TAUPE
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 044733; 2) 053139; 3) 016345
- Category
- Chemical products
- Permanent make-up ink; 54 printed plastic bottles with screw cap and label.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains arsenic and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: arsenic: up to 17.6 mg/kg; nickel:up to35.9 mg/kg). In addition, the product contains zinc (measured value: up to 518mg/kg).According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the levels of arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg, whereas the nickel levels in tattoo inks must be as low as technically achievable as nickel has a high allergenic potential.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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