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Tattoo ink Vibes “Energy Ink” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0133/15
Summary
null The ink is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 1600000 cfu/ml), posing a risk of infections.The product does not comply with relevant national legislation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Vibes
- Brand
- Vibes
- Name / model
- Energy Ink · Bright Green
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Green liquid ink for tattoo contained in a small round plastic bottle with white screw top.
What is the risk?
- null The ink is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 1600000 cfu/ml), posing a risk of infections.The product does not comply with relevant 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: 03/12/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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