EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Tattoo ink World Famous Tattoo Ink — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03507/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.7 mg/kg). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — World Famous Tattoo Ink
- Brand
- World Famous Tattoo Ink
- Name / model
- DARK BLUE 1V2
- Batch number(s)
- 95646
- Barcode
- 840058819700
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink, 30 ml Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.7 mg/kg). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/10/2024
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