[Recalled] Mahoney Gangster Grey Dark and Lovely — The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (P… | EU Safety Gate 2019-11-01
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Mahoney Gangster Grey Dark and Lovely |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Intenze |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/1641/19 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 01 November 2019 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured total value: 17.9 mg/kg) and benzo[a]pyrene (measured value: 160 µg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the recommendations of the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on levels of impurities of PAHs in tattoo inks and the relevant national Law.
This Serious risk recall concerns Chemical products products distributed in Germany 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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