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Tattoo ink Dragonhawk Tattoo “Tribal Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0884/15
Summary
null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, (including benzo(a)pyrene) (measured value of PAHs up to 2.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs, such as benzo(a)pyrene, are carcinogenic. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Dragonhawk Tattoo
- Brand
- Dragonhawk Tattoo
- Name / model
- Tribal Black · Article # ST 1014MALBCI: #77226
- Batch number(s)
- 45201004 98
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black liquid in plastic bottle with label and dropper.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, (including benzo(a)pyrene) (measured value of PAHs up to 2.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs, such as benzo(a)pyrene, are carcinogenic. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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: 22/06/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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