[Recalled] Lighting Yellow — The product contains the aromatic amines o-anisidine (measured value: 97 mg/kg)… | EU Safety Gate 2018-01-19
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Lighting Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Eternal Ink |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/0035/18 |
| Country of notice | Italy |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 19 January 2018 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product contains the aromatic amines o-anisidine (measured value: 97 mg/kg) and toluidine (measured value: 126 mg/kg). Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Chemical products products distributed in Italy and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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