Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product contains barium (measured value 11700 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that barium in tattoo inks does not exceed 50 mg/kg.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 23 December 2015

Product

Description

Tattoo ink, supplied in a colourless, plastic bottle with a self-adhesive label, mixing ball and black screw-top fitted with a dispensing nozzle and rotating cap. The opening at the tip is sealed with coated foil.

Brand

Intenze

Batch

Batch #G80Y68W106O64B74, MHD 11/2018, Lot SS171