Tattoo ink

What is the danger

The product contains cadmium (0.36 mg/kg), lead (24 mg/kg) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including benzo(a)pyrene (0.08 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 20.62 mg/kg).

Requirements breached

Cadmium accumulates in the body and can cause damage to bones and kidneys if absorbed from the tattoo. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. 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. It also recommends that the levels of lead in tattoo inks do not exceed 2 mg/kg and the levels of cadmium in tattoo inks do not exceed 0.2 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: 13 November 2017

Product

Description

Plastic container height about 8 cm

Brand

Mbs Permanent makeup

Model / type

M501

Batch

A01151