Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 1577 mg/kg of 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the aromatic amines as 4-methyl-m-phenylendiamine with carcinogenic effects, should neither be present in tattoos and PMU products nor released from azo-colorants.

Measures taken

1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 3 May 2013

Product

Description

Tattoo ink in a 1/4 oz. plastic bottle with dropper and protective caps.

Brand

Dragonhawk Tattoo

Model / type

1. True Magenta 2. Dark Red

Batch

Unknown