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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Spearmint Green” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1441/14
Summary
null The product contains barium above the permitted levels (measured value: 6950 mg/kg). Barium can be absorbed by the skin and cause heart dysfunctions, muscle weakness and be harmful for the nervous system.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' the content of barium should be limited to 50 mg/kg.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Spearmint Green · Art. 3890 A , Color Index: 21095, Lot #C 092
- Batch number(s)
- Batch 092 E45 04/02/2103
- Category
- Chemical products
- 30 ml plastic bottle with screw cap. Best-before date 04/2016.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains barium above the permitted levels (measured value: 6950 mg/kg). Barium can be absorbed by the skin and cause heart dysfunctions, muscle weakness and be harmful for the nervous system.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' the content of barium should be limited to 50 mg/kg.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/09/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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