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Tattoo ink Kuro Sumi “Imperial Fir Green” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01328/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value: 0.4% by weight). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Kuro Sumi
- Brand
- Kuro Sumi
- Name / model
- Imperial Fir Green
- Batch number(s)
- 54901
- Barcode
- 840058819823
- Category
- Chemical products
- Green tattoo ink, 40 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value: 0.4% by weight). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 21/02/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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