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Intenze True Black tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/1944/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 12, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Intenze True Black tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/1944/14)

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Hazard

The total amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene, is too high (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene 0.016 mg/kg and total PAH 4.9 mg/kg). PAHs are carcinogenic.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of benzo(a)pyrene may not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total level of PAH may not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (21/11/2014)

Product description

Plastic bottle, adhesive labels, screw-on dropper.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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