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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Light Red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0097/17
Summary
null The product contains nickel (measured value 16.1 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Light Red · 60 ml, Manufacturing date : 07/14; ‘‘best before’ date 07/2017,
- Batch number(s)
- Lot-Nr. D 199batch No 199 E06
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink in a colourless, plastic bottle with adhesive label, mixing ball and a black screw top incorporating a dispensing nozzle and a rotating cap.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains nickel (measured value 16.1 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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: 19/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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