EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Tattoo needles
Tattoo needles MEI-CHA “aghi” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02688/23
Summary
The product has been found to be non-sterile, with viable microorganisms (mesophilic bacteria) found in it. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause irritation or severe infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Tattoo needles — MEI-CHA
- Brand
- MEI-CHA
- Name / model
- aghi
- Batch number(s)
- 6651L243, 5551H291
- Barcode
- 8033524894376
- Category
- Other - Tattoo needles
- Tattoo needles.
What is the risk?
- The product has been found to be non-sterile, with viable microorganisms (mesophilic bacteria) found in it. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause irritation or severe infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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