Carmen Wallstein · Ink for permanent make-up

The product contains nickel (measured value 24 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the content of nickel in inks for permanent make-up be as low as technically achievable. The product does not comply with the national legislation.

Published: 17 June 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 20/05/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0731/16
Model: Torf 10 ml
Batch: Lot number 002161, BBD 07/2018

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Plastic bottle containing 10 ml of the ink for permanent make-up (odourless black/grey liquid).