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Tattoo ink Perma Blend, World Famous Tattoo Ink “Blue Iris” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0675/19
Summary
The ink contains nickel. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the levels of nickel in tattoo inks are as low as technically achievable.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Perma Blend, World Famous Tattoo Ink
- Brand
- Perma Blend, World Famous Tattoo Ink
- Name / model
- Blue Iris · ref. PBB\1/2
- Batch number(s)
- Lot PBB/18904 Batch B20207expiry date 05/23/21
- Category
- Chemical products
- Blue tattoo ink (15 ml) in a transparent plastic bottle with a pink cap.
What is the risk?
- The ink contains nickel. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up recommends that the levels of nickel in tattoo inks are as low as technically achievable.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 18/02/2019
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