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Silverback Ink tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0030/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 17, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Silverback Ink tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0030/14)
Photo from the official notice: Silverback Ink tattoo ink — chemical risk (A12/0030/14)

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene and naphthalene, above the permitted levels. (measured values: naphthalene: 0.37 mg/kg; benzo(a)pyrene: 0.06 mg/kg; total of carcinogenic PAHs: 0.43 mg/kg).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 (BaP) may not exceed 0.05 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the national legislation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Tattoo ink contained in plastic bottle 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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