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Silverback Ink tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0874/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 19, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Silverback Ink tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0874/13)

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 7 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) (25.03 mg/kg), with a benzo[a]pyrene content of 0.20 mg/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 the level of 0.5 ppm recommended in Resolution ResAP (2008).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (06/06/2013)

Product description

Black tattoo ink in a plastic bottle of 120 ml with screw top and dispensing nozzle.

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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