Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine and lead above the permitted levels (measured values: aromatic amines: up to 1133 mg/kg; lead: 14.8 mg/kg, copper: 4310 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 aromatic amines as 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine with carcinogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colourants. According to the ResAP (2008) the levels of lead should not exceed 2 mg/kg.

Measures taken

1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 18 March 2014

Product

Description

Pack: 4 x plastic bottles with screw-on dropper and sticker, sealed in plastic film.

Brand

Kuro Sumi Colors

Model / type

Lot #110 (bottle), Lot #KCTB10822 (pack)

Batch

Unknown