Tattoo pigment

What is the danger

The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg). When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin. O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation.

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 aromatic amines with carcinogenic mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 10 August 2020

Product

Description

Green pigment for tattoos

Packaging

Green bottle with a content of 29.6 ml, bearing brand, batch and expiry date

Brand

Intenze

Batch

Batch SS285