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Tattoo ink Alla Prima “Prima Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0908/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.2 ppm of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). 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.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Alla Prima
- Brand
- Alla Prima
- Name / model
- Prima Black · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- LOT 1010 Batch: 0820821016
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black tattoo ink in a plastic bottle with screw top and dispensing nozzle – 60 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.2 ppm of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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