Tattoo ink Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01463/26, was issued by France and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall involves a tattoo ink product sold under the brand World Famous Tattoo Ink, with the product name “Limitless” and variant “Dark Green 2.” The product was found to contain excessive concentrations of arsenic and copper, as well as undeclared benzyl alcohol, in violation of the REACH Regulation. The distributor and an online marketplace have taken voluntary measures to withdraw the product from the market and remove its listing.

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

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazards based on laboratory testing:
– Arsenic: The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic, measured at 1.27 mg/kg. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
– Copper: The product has an excessive concentration of copper, measured at 250 mg/kg. Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility.
– Benzyl Alcohol: The product contains benzyl alcohol in a quantity exceeding the maximum permitted level (> 0.001%). The presence of this substance is not indicated in the list of ingredients. As a result, consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action, such as returning the product to a store or contacting a specific hotline. However, because the product has been withdrawn from the market and its online listing removed, consumers who have purchased this specific batch (batch number 165160) of “World Famous Tattoo Ink – Limitless – Dark Green 2” with a durability date of 14 May 2027 should stop using the product immediately. Consumers should check the product packaging for the batch number and date of maximum durability to confirm if their product is affected.

5. Official Remedy
The following measures have been taken by economic operators:
– Distributor: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force of this measure is not specified in the recall notice.
– Other (Online Marketplace): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force of this measure is 08/06/2026.

The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or compensation. Consumers are advised to contact the seller or online marketplace where the product was purchased for further instructions regarding a possible remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Authority: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
– Case Number: SR/01463/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098860
– Notifying Country: France
– Product Image: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008176
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Direct consumer contact information (phone, email, website): Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer (Amazon or killerinktattoo.de) or the distributor for further assistance.

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