Tattoo ink

What is the danger

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 42.5 mg/kg).

Requirements breached

Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs does not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 November 2017
2. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: Distributor

Product

Description

Black tattoo ink, black plastic bottle with screw top.

Brand

Intenze

Batch

Batch: BK135JMX40; Lot: SS 250; Exp. 1/31/2022