Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amines 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline and 2,4-Diaminotoluene above the permitted levels (measured values: 41 mg/kg and 377 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up’ these aromatic amines with cancerogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colourants.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 26 September 2014

Product

Description

30 ml. bottle of tangerine/orange-coloured pigment, indicating the brand, batch and expiry date.

Brand

Eternal Ink

Model / type

Batch n°: 158 E0; Exp. date: 06/07/16; CI 12315; CI 77911 ;

Batch

Unknown