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Tattoo ink WEFA Colors “BROWN 2004 PYBR” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1000/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains arsenic, lead and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: arsenic: 8.8 mg/kg; lead: 6.7 mg/kg; nickel: 67.8 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 lead and arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg, whereas the nickel levels in tattoo…
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Product
Tattoo ink — WEFA Colors
- Brand
- WEFA Colors
- Name / model
- BROWN 2004 PYBR · BROWN 2004 PYBR
- Batch number(s)
- BR60408141, Best before date: 05.2015; BR3038098, Best before date: 10.2014
- Category
- Chemical products
- Transparent plastic bottle with screw cap and dispensing nozzle, 60 ml or 30 ml, self-adhesive label.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains arsenic, lead and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: arsenic: 8.8 mg/kg; lead: 6.7 mg/kg; nickel: 67.8 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 lead and arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg, whereas the nickel levels in tattoo inks must be as low as technically achievable as nickel has a high allergenic potential.
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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