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Tattoo ink “Premium tattoo ink Tomato is red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00939/23
Summary
The product contains excessive concentrations of naphthalene, lead and arsenic (measured values: 1.1mg/kg, 18 mg/kg and 0.54mg/kg, respectively). Naphthalene is suspected of causing cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Cosmetic Products…
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Product
Tattoo ink
- Name / model
- Premium tattoo ink Tomato is red
- Batch number(s)
- KCTB10822
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black liquid in plastic bottle. Product sold also online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains excessive concentrations of naphthalene, lead and arsenic (measured values: 1.1mg/kg, 18 mg/kg and 0.54mg/kg, respectively). Naphthalene is suspected of causing cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
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