Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The ink contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including naphthalene (measured values: naphthalene: 1.67 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 1.75 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Naphthalene is a carcinogenic substance for which a safe level cannot be established. 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.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 April 2017

Product

Description

4 oz (118.3ml) bottle of black tattoo ink.

Brand

Intenze

Batch

batch BK124IMX40 ; Lot SS219 ; expiry date 09/30/2020