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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Sky Blue” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1591/17
Summary
null The ink is contaminated by aerobic bacteria; therefore it is not sterile and poses a risk of infections.The product does not comply with Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2008)1 and with relevant national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Sky Blue
- Batch number(s)
- Lot 23/10/14
- Category
- Chemical products
- Colour: blue, 30 ml bottle of ink.
What is the risk?
- null The ink is contaminated by aerobic bacteria; therefore it is not sterile and poses a risk of infections.The product does not comply with Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2008)1 and with relevant national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/09/2017
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