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Tattoo ink PANTHERA XP “DARK SUMY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1252/18
Summary
The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s (measured value total of PAHs: 0.7 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic.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 does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — PANTHERA XP
- Brand
- PANTHERA XP
- Name / model
- DARK SUMY
- Batch number(s)
- Batch 90317, production date: 09/03/2017, expiry date: 03/2019
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink in a black 150ml bottle.
What is the risk?
- The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s (measured value total of PAHs: 0.7 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic.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 does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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