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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Bay Gray” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0568/18
Summary
The product contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) naphthalene (measured value: 1.88 mg/kg) Naphthalene may cause cancer.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 national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Bay Gray · Chukes Vol 1: Seasonal spectrum
- Batch number(s)
- LOT 10-10-14
- Category
- Chemical products
- Plastic container - height about 8 cm
What is the risk?
- The product contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) naphthalene (measured value: 1.88 mg/kg) Naphthalene may cause cancer.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 national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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