EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Tattoo ink “XLNT Brows Deep black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00946/23
Summary
The product contains naphthalene (measured value: 1.08 mg/kg). Naphthalene is suspected of causing cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink
- Name / model
- XLNT Brows Deep black
- Batch number(s)
- 15111KR
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink for tattoo or permanent make-up, black liquid in a bottle.
What is the risk?
- The product contains naphthalene (measured value: 1.08 mg/kg). Naphthalene is suspected of causing cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
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