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Tattoo ink Sacred Color “Blue Giotto” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0454/15
Summary
null The ink contains arsenic (measured value: 3.8 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the levels of arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Sacred Color
- Brand
- Sacred Color
- Name / model
- Blue Giotto · 11719C.I. 74260 , ST 0190123
- Batch number(s)
- Expiration date: 3-2017
- Category
- Chemical products
- Bottle (15 ml and 30 ml) indicating the brand, lot, expiry date and producer's name.
What is the risk?
- null The ink contains arsenic (measured value: 3.8 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the levels of arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2015
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