Tattoo ink Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Tattoo ink

Brand: Flow Colours

Country: France

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01461/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Tattoo ink
Brand Flow Colours
Country France
Case Number SR/01461/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01461/26
Date of Record: Based on data from 24/03/2026 and 08/06/2026

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been issued for “Premium Tattoo Ink” sold under the brand Flow Colours. The recall was initiated by the distributor in France following a notification to the EU Safety Gate system. The product was sold online, specifically via Amazon and the website laboutiquedutatoueur.fr. The notifying country is France, and the country of origin is the United Kingdom. The recall notice states the product poses a serious risk due to chemical hazards and non-compliance with EU regulations.

2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Premium Tattoo Ink
– Brand: Flow Colours
– Type/Model Number: SLATE BLUE
– Batch Number: 100624
– Volume: 30 ml
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distribution: Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and laboutiquedutatoueur.fr.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following specific hazards based on laboratory analysis:
– Lead Concentration: The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 6.1 mg/kg). The notice states that lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity (only if exposure to children is expected), and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.
– Undeclared Benzyl Alcohol: The product contains benzyl alcohol, but its presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. The notice states that consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
– Prohibited Methylisothiazolinone (MI): The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is prohibited in leave-on products. The notice states that MI causes severe skin burns and eye damage (if in contact with the eyes), and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
– Excessive Benzisothiazolinone: The product has an excessive concentration of benzisothiazolinone (measured value: 0.01% by weight). The notice states that benzisothiazolinone causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
– Excessive Diethylene Glycol (DEG): The product has an excessive concentration of diethylene glycol (DEG). The notice states that diethylene glycol can be lethal as it acutely harms kidneys and the nervous system when swallowed or in contact with the skin.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the distributor has taken the following measures:
– Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (effective 24/03/2026).
– Withdrawal of the product from the market (effective 24/03/2026).
– Warning consumers of the risks (effective 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 warning of risks. For further details, consumers should refer to the recall notice URL provided by the distributor.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is the withdrawal of the product from the market and the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy in the provided data.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Notice URL: https://laboutiquedutatoueur.fr/rappel-produits-24-03-2026/
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098865
– Case Number: SR/01461/26
– Notifying Country: France
– Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Tattoo ink?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01461/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Tattoo ink?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Tattoo ink?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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