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Tattoo ink Kuro Sumi “Tattoo Outlining Ink” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1787/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains benzo(a)pyrene (71 µg/kg) and PAH (16617 µg/kg) above the permitted levels.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of benzo(a)pyrene and PAH should not exceed 5 μg/kg and 500 μg/kg respectively. The product does not comply with national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Kuro Sumi
- Brand
- Kuro Sumi
- Name / model
- Tattoo Outlining Ink · Expiry date 12/2016, Date of manufacture 12/12/2012 , LOT#KSOL121212
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black fluid in plastic container with lid.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains benzo(a)pyrene (71 µg/kg) and PAH (16617 µg/kg) above the permitted levels.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of benzo(a)pyrene and PAH should not exceed 5 μg/kg and 500 μg/kg respectively. The product does not comply with national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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