Intenze tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0096/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 1, 2013

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing up to 1753 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic. The presence of azo dyes is not compliant with Council of Europe Resolution "ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Transparent bottle of tattoo ink with an adhesive label and black top. Content 29.6 ml.

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.

Key facts

Brand	Intenze
Product	Tattoo Ink
Model / type	Intenze sienna; dragon red; tangerine; banana cream and lime green
Batch	INTENZE, tangerine, batch Y61W72045JMX40 lot ss85 exp 11/31/16 , INTENZE, dragon red, batch RD36Y61O45 lot ss85 exp 11/31/16 , INTENZE, banana cream, batch W66Y61O41IMX40 lot ss80 exp 06/30/16 , .....
Category	Chemical products
Country of origin	United States
Reported by	The Netherlands
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Feb 1, 2013
Case number	A12/0096/13