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Tattoo ink Dragon Tattoo Ink “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0026/14
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine, arsenic, lead and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: aromatic amines 308 mg/kg; arsenic: 3.1 mg/kg; lead: 2.4 mg/kg; nickel: 19.7 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 aromatic amines as…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Dragon Tattoo Ink
- Brand
- Dragon Tattoo Ink
- Name / model
- Unknown · TP-1: 77891; TP-2: 77891; TP-3: 77891
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink supplied in plastic bottle with drip and cap and an adhesive label.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine, arsenic, lead and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: aromatic amines 308 mg/kg; arsenic: 3.1 mg/kg; lead: 2.4 mg/kg; nickel: 19.7 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 aromatic amines as 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine with carcinogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colourants. According to the ResAP (2008) the levels of lead and 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: 18/12/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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