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Shader and Liner Tattoo Set Colourking “Tribal Black, Crimson Red and Lavender” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0101/14
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk due to the presence of a total content of 1.32 mg/kg of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine at a level of 325 mg/kg.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 PAH may not exceed 0.5 ppm. and the aromatic amines as…
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Product
Shader and Liner Tattoo Set — Colourking
- Brand
- Colourking
- Name / model
- Tribal Black, Crimson Red and Lavender · 1. Tribal Black Tattoo Ink , 2. Crimson Red Tattoo Ink , 3. Lavender Tattoo Ink
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Plastic bottle with protective cap and adhesive label.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk due to the presence of a total content of 1.32 mg/kg of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine at a level of 325 mg/kg.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 PAH may not exceed 0.5 ppm. and the aromatic amines as 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine with carcinogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colorants.
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: 18/12/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): -
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2013
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