Tattoo ink
23rd April 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model:
SUNFLOWER, batch No 119,
BRIGHT YELLOW, batch No 197,
Description: The clear plastic phial containing the yellow/orange ink, with a black top and transparent dispenser cap, has a yellow label in the case of the SUNFLOWER ink and a red label in the case of the BRIGHT YELLOW ink indicating the brand name (Eternal Ink) in yellow on a red background. The label shows the batch number and indicates that the product is sterile.
Country of origin: United States
Danger:
Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain O-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) 16.2 mg/kg in the SUNFLOWER and 7.1 mg/kg in the BRIGHT YELLOW ink; This substance is classified as carcinogenic, muttagenic, and toxic.
The products do not comply with the national legislation.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
Notifying Country:
ITALY
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
23rd April 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
