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Tattoo ink Universal Black “Sumi Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0790/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), with a benzo[a]pyrene content of 1151 µg/kg, which is classified as carcinogenic.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Universal Black
- Brand
- Universal Black
- Name / model
- Sumi Black · Item Code 13296
- Batch number(s)
- Use-by date: 12/2015
- Category
- Chemical products
- Small glass bottle with screw cap; black liquid
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), with a benzo[a]pyrene content of 1151 µg/kg, which is classified as carcinogenic.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in the sample exceeded that level.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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