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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Deep red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1088/17
Summary
null The product contains the aromatic amine anisidine which is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising (measured value: 39 mg/kg).According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, o-ansidine should not be present in tattoo ink.The product does not comply with national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Deep red
- Batch number(s)
- Batch 040616
- Category
- Chemical products
- Red tattoo ink in a 30 ml bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains the aromatic amine anisidine which is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising (measured value: 39 mg/kg).According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, o-ansidine should not be present in tattoo ink.The product does not comply with national legislation.
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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