Tattoo ink

Vbeauty Tattoo Ink True Black

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Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Sweden
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 5.1 ppm). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity (only if exposure to children expected) and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]pyrene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured value: 0.94 ppm and 0.90 ppm, respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer. Finally, the product has an excessive concentration of naphthalene (measured value: 1.8 ppm). Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 2 February 2023

Product

Description: Tattoo ink. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B097XXCLVS.
Packaging: Black container with a black cap.
Barcode: 3050544