Tattoo ink Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01462/26, was issued by the notifying country of France and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall involves a specific batch of tattoo ink sold under the brand World Famous Tattoo Ink, product name “Limitless,” shade “Jay Freestyle Purple.” The product was sold online, including via Amazon and killerinktattoo.de. The distributor has initiated a withdrawal of the product from the market, and the online marketplace has removed the product listing. The country of origin is the United States.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: World Famous Tattoo Ink
– Product Name: Limitless
– Type/Model Number: Jay Freestyle Purple
– Batch Number: 158199
– Volume: 30 ml
– Date of Maximum Durability: 4 May 2027
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distribution: Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and killerinktattoo.de.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a chemical risk and is non-compliant with the REACH Regulation. The specific hazards identified in the recall notice are as follows:
– Arsenic concentration: The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic, with a measured value of 2.43 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.
– Undisclosed ingredient: The product contains benzyl alcohol, but this ingredient is not indicated in the list of ingredients on the product label. As a result, 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following actions taken by the economic operators:
– The distributor has taken a notified measure to withdraw the product from the market. The date of entry into force for this measure is 05/12/2025.
– The online marketplace has taken a notified measure to remove the product listing. 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 withdrawal and removal actions. Consumers are advised to contact the seller or distributor for further guidance on returning or disposing of the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, consists of two measures:
– Withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor, effective 05/12/2025.
– Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace, effective 08/06/2026.
The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other financial remedy for consumers. No company recall code is provided.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: France
– Case Number: SR/01462/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098851
– Product Image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008175
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor/Online Seller Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers who purchased the product via Amazon or killerinktattoo.de should contact those platforms or the seller directly for further information.

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