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Tattoo ink Radiant Colors “Radiant evolved bari green” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00572/25
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic bacteria (measured value higher than 3500 CFU/ml). The bacterial contamination poses a risk of infection, particularly as tattoo ink is injected under the skin. The product does not comply with Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2008)1 and with relevant national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Radiant Colors
- Brand
- Radiant Colors
- Name / model
- Radiant evolved bari green
- Batch number(s)
- BG LOT.01
- Category
- Chemical products
- Green tattoo ink. Product sold online, in particular via radiantcolors.eu.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic bacteria (measured value higher than 3500 CFU/ml). The bacterial contamination poses a risk of infection, particularly as tattoo ink is injected under the skin. The product does not comply with Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2008)1 and with relevant national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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