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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Eternal ink darker gray wash” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01516/23
Summary
The tattoo ink has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 1.2 mg/kg 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 — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Eternal ink darker gray wash
- Batch number(s)
- L020322
- Barcode
- 630148867601
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink, black liquid. Product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The tattoo ink has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 1.2 mg/kg 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2023
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