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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Light red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1199/15
Summary
null The ink contains nickel (measured value 11 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 nickeI 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 · 3858 A Light Red
- Batch number(s)
- Batch# 64 E06, Lot# E 64, Use by: 03/05/18
- Category
- Chemical products
- Colourless, clear plastic bottle with adhesive label, incorporating a dispensing nozzle with a screw cap and an opening at the top, 30 ml capacity.
What is the risk?
- null The ink contains nickel (measured value 11 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 nickeI 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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