Tattoo ink

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.3 mg/kg of nickel, 0.31 mg/kg cadmium and 14.0 mg/kg arsenic. According to ResAP (2008) 1, nickel levels in tattoo inks must be as low as technically achievable as nickel has a high allergenic potential. The application under the skin of tattoo inks containing nickel results in permanent contact with a sensitising allergen. The cadmium content also exceeds the recommended level of 0.2 mg/kg specified in the EU Resolution Res AP (2008) 1. Finally, the arsenic level detected in the sample exceeds the level of 2 mg/kg recommended in Resolution ResAP (2008) 1.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 4 July 2013

Product

Description

Brown tattoo ink, viscous, 30 ml PET bottle with application nozzle.

Brand

Eternal Ink

Model / type

Dark brown, 30ml

Batch

Batch: E25Lot: 124