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Tattoo ink “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1941/14
Summary
null The total amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is too high (measured values up to 7 mg/kg). PAHs are 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 0.5 mg/kg.
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Product
Tattoo ink
- Name / model
- Unknown · CI: #19746Lot: #OR20036
- Batch number(s)
- Batch: #8Production date: 20/02/2014Expiry date: 16/12/2016
- Category
- Chemical products
- 28 plastic bottles (5 ml) with dropper, of different colours, and adhesive label.
What is the risk?
- null The total amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is too high (measured values up to 7 mg/kg). PAHs are 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 0.5 mg/kg.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2014
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