Tattoo ink

What is the danger

The product contains nickel as well as excessive amount of arsenic (measured values: up to 8.75 mg/kg and 12.4 mg/kg respectively). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the levels of nickel in tattoo inks are as low as technically achievable and that impurities of arsenic do not exceed 2 ppm.

Measures taken

1. The product is no longer in stock and is not being ordered again. Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 16 November 2020
2. It is prohibited to use this product. Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 16 November 2020

Product

Description

30 ml of dark brown tattoo ink. The product was sold online.

Packaging

Brown plastic bottle.

Brand

Eternal Ink

Model / type

DARK BROWN

Batch

Batch 10.09.18