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Tattoo ink Easy Flow “Harvest Brown, Rich Praline; Dark Olive Green; Leaf Green, Navy Blue, Mid Yellow; Burnt Orange; Deep” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1582/17
Summary
null The ink is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria and mould, posing a risk of infections.
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HazardMicrobiological
Notified byItaly
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Intended forConsumer
Product
Tattoo ink — Easy Flow
- Brand
- Easy Flow
- Name / model
- Harvest Brown, Rich Praline; Dark Olive Green; Leaf Green, Navy Blue, Mid Yellow; Burnt Orange; Deep
- Batch number(s)
- D24/3; D33/1; D32/1; D13/3; D39/6; D20/4, D22/4;D36/2;D26/2;C36/2
- Category
- Chemical products
- 30-ml plastic bottles containing tattoo ink.
What is the risk?
- null The ink is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria and mould, posing a risk of infections.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2017
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