Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 1331 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 opaque transparent plastic bottle with attached lid and spray nozzle with cap.

Brand

Classical Tattoo

Model / type

Red (Peach), 5 ml

Batch

Unknown