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Biotouch USA Micro Pigment Cosmetic Color permanent make-up — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 12, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Biotouch USA Micro Pigment Cosmetic Color permanent make-up — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains arsenic and nickel above the permitted levels (measured values: arsenic: up to 17.6 mg/kg; nickel:up to35.9 mg/kg). In addition, the product contains zinc (measured value: up to 518mg/kg).According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the levels of arsenic should not exceed 2 mg/kg, whereas the nickel levels in tattoo inks must be as low as technically achievable as nickel has a high allergenic potential.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (20/11/2014)

Product description

Permanent make-up ink; 54 printed plastic bottles with screw cap and label.

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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