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Tattoo ink Perma Blend “Blackish Brown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00007/22
Summary
The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 5.7 mg/kg). O-toluidine may cause cancer and might induce mutations. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Perma Blend
- Brand
- Perma Blend
- Name / model
- Blackish Brown
- Batch number(s)
- B40401PBBLB200406
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 5.7 mg/kg). O-toluidine may cause cancer and might induce mutations. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2021
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