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Starbrite tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0644/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 9, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Starbrite tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0644/14)

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amine o- anisidine (CAS n° 90-04-0) which is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising (measured value: 8.3 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-ansidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (11/04/2014)

Product description

Red bottle with white label showing the brand, lot and expiry date.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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