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Recall A12/00944/23 — DLD Permanent tattoo

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Sweden · 2023-04-28 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00944/23
Date of alert
2023-04-28
Country / jurisdiction
Sweden
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Product category
Chemical products
Product type
Tattoo ink
Reported risk: The product contains excessive amounts of naphthalene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and lead (measured values: 1.08 mg/kg, 0.6 mg/kg and 1.8mg/kg, respectively). Naphthalene is suspected of causing cancer. PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008597

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