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Universal Black Sumi Black tattoo ink — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 28, 2013

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), with a benzo[a]pyrene content of 1151 µg/kg, which is classified as carcinogenic.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in the sample exceeded that level.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Small glass bottle with screw cap; black liquid

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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