EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Tattoo ink Dynamic “DYNAMIC VIKING Ink, COLOR CO.” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01329/23
Summary
The tattoo ink has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 25 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Dynamic
- Brand
- Dynamic
- Name / model
- DYNAMIC VIKING Ink, COLOR CO. · Dark green (30 ml)
- Batch number(s)
- LOT-DG-002-D1
- Category
- Chemical products
- The tattoo ink is in a black plastic bottle with a conical black cap and a holographic label with a viking helmet logo. Safety information and instructions for use are available via a QR code on the bottle. Volume 30ml. Product sold online. 04/2022 – 04/2024.
What is the risk?
- The tattoo ink has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 25 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/05/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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