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Tattoo ink I AM INK “First Generation 5” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03066/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value: 0.012 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — I AM INK
- Brand
- I AM INK
- Name / model
- First Generation 5
- Batch number(s)
- 22026
- Category
- Chemical products
- Mixture to be used in tattooing, 200 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value: 0.012 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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