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Tattoo product Eternal Ink “Lining Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1499/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.8 mg/kg of naphtalene. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, naphtalene as part of the total PAH level should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.
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Product
Tattoo product — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Lining Black · Best before date: 01/2016
- Batch number(s)
- Batch No: E01Lot No: 024
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink for black colour contained in 30ml plastic bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.8 mg/kg of naphtalene. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, naphtalene as part of the total PAH level should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.
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: 09/10/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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