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Tattoo ink Millennium Colors “MOMS” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0677/15
Summary
null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, (including benzo(a)pyrene) (measured value of PAHs up to 22 mg/kg). The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the national legislation
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Product
Tattoo ink — Millennium Colors
- Brand
- Millennium Colors
- Name / model
- MOMS · Black onyx;Manufacturer date 08/20/14;Best use by 8/2018
- Batch number(s)
- Lot #31962
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black plastic bottle height 8 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, (including benzo(a)pyrene) (measured value of PAHs up to 22 mg/kg). The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the national legislation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2015
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