Permanent makeup ink

What is the danger

The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.6 ppm). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt (measured value: 0.6 ppm). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 50 ppm). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product has an excessive concentration of benzo[a]pyrene (measured value: 0.025 ppm). Benzo[a]pyrene is a polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), which may cause cancer and is also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 1 September 2023
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 1 September 2023

Product

Description

10 ml. of permanent makeup ink, colour 'black' in a transparent bottle with a white drip cap. The label indicates that the product is for professional use only.

Packaging

Plasticized transparent bottle with white label and white drip cap.

Batch

04211227