Unknown · Chemical
Product: Tattoo ink · Starbrite · Scarlet Red
Category: Chemical products · Italy
Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains aromatic amine o- anisidine (CAS n° 90-04-0) which is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising (measured value: 8.3 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-ansidine should not be present in tattoo ink.
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 11/04/2014