Tattoo ink Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01463/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate alert notification
Notifying Country: France
Product Origin: United States

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1. Recall Summary

The European Union Safety Gate system has issued a notification concerning a specific batch of tattoo ink sold under the brand World Famous Tattoo Ink. The product, named “Limitless” in the shade “Dark Green 2,” was found to contain excessive concentrations of arsenic and copper, as well as undeclared benzyl alcohol. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. The distributor has taken measures to withdraw the product from the market, and the online marketplace has removed the product listing as of 08/06/2026.

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2. Affected Products

– Product: Tattoo ink
– Brand: World Famous Tattoo Ink
– Name: Limitless
– Type/Model Number: Dark Green 2
– Batch Number: 165160
– Volume: 30 ml
– Date of Maximum Durability: 14 May 2027
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Sales Channels: The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon and killerinktattoo.de.
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: France

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3. Hazard Information

The following hazards are explicitly stated in the recall notice:

– Chemical Risk: The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 1.27 mg/kg) and copper (measured value: 250 mg/kg).
– Health Effects of Arsenic: According to the recall notice, arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
– Health Effects of Copper: According to the recall notice, copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility.
– Undeclared Ingredient: The product contains benzyl alcohol in a quantity exceeding the maximum permitted (> 0.001%), but its presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients.
– Consequence of Undeclared Benzyl Alcohol: Consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies the following actions taken by economic operators:

– Distributor Action: The distributor has taken a notified measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force for this measure is stated as “Unknown.”
– Online Marketplace Action: The online marketplace has taken a notified measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force for this measure is 08/06/2026.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the measures taken by the distributor and online marketplace. Consumers are advised to contact the point of sale (Amazon or killerinktattoo.de) or the distributor for further guidance on returning or disposing of the product.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, consists of the following measures:

– Withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor.
– Removal of the product listing by the online marketplace (effective 08/06/2026).

The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy. Consumers should contact the seller or distributor to inquire about available remedies.

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6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098860
– Case Number: SR/01463/26
– Notifying Country: France
– Product Brand: World Famous Tattoo Ink
– Online Sales Platforms: Amazon, killerinktattoo.de
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

Disclaimer: This record is compiled solely from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or analysis has been performed by Reclia. For the most current information, consumers should refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert or contact the relevant economic operator.

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