DLD Permanent tattoo

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.

Published: 28 April 2023
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 23/01/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00944/23
Batch: RD26Y5

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Tattoo ink, black liquid. Product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.