Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene and naphthalene (measured value of PAHs: up to 20 mg/kg), as well as cadmium, lead and zinc (measured values 28 mg/kg, 41 mg/kg and 246 mg/kg). The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The recommendation for cadmium, lead and zinc is that they do not exceed 0.2 mg/kg,, 2 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg respectively. The product does not comply with the national legislation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 16 December 2014

Product

Description

Tattoo ink in black colour. Black plastic bottle, height 8 cm, 1/2 oz.

Brand

Kuro Sumi

Model / type

Black 1/2 oz

Batch

Lot # KCTB10822, Manufacture date 10/03/11; Expiry date: 12/14