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Tattoo Ink Eternal “1.Eternal ink Bright orange 2. Eternal ink Caramel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0903/13
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain azo dyes releasing 156 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-toluidine, 135 mg/kg 2,4-toluenediamine and 972 mg/kg o-anisidine which are substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up o-toluidine…
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Product
Tattoo Ink — Eternal
- Brand
- Eternal
- Name / model
- 1.Eternal ink Bright orange 2. Eternal ink Caramel · Eternal ink Bright orange: lot 09/18/12 exp 09/18/2014; Eternal ink Caramel: lot 12/18/12 exp 12/18/2014;
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Transparent bottle with yellow label and black top. Contains 30 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain azo dyes releasing 156 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-toluidine, 135 mg/kg 2,4-toluenediamine and 972 mg/kg o-anisidine which are substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up o-toluidine, 2,4-toluenediamine and o-anisidine should not be released from azo dyes in tattoo inks.The products do not comply with the national legislation.
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: Unknown
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