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Tattoo ink FUSION INK “True Blood” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1168/15
Summary
null The product contains the aromatic amine o-anisidine (measured value: 21 mg/kg) which is carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising on protracted contact with the skin. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that o-ansidine is not present in tattoo ink. The product does not comply with national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — FUSION INK
- Brand
- FUSION INK
- Name / model
- True Blood · Red inkLot 002 ex 02.18.2018
- Batch number(s)
- Lot: 002Expiry date: 18/02/2018
- Category
- Chemical products
- 30ml bottle of red tattoo ink.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains the aromatic amine o-anisidine (measured value: 21 mg/kg) which is carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising on protracted contact with the skin. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that o-ansidine is not present in tattoo ink. The product does not comply with national legislation.
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: 17/08/2015
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