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Tattoo ink Silverback Ink “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1851/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene above the permitted levels (total measured value of PAH: 28.1 mg/kg; measured value of benzo(a)pyrene: 0.29 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 level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) may not…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Silverback Ink
- Brand
- Silverback Ink
- Name / model
- Unknown · Batch: B 461092512 S, Best before date: 25/09/2014, Model: Black 11 -B 461092512.
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Plastic bottle with screw cap.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene above the permitted levels (total measured value of PAH: 28.1 mg/kg; measured value of benzo(a)pyrene: 0.29 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 level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) may not exceed 0.05 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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