Tattoo ink Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/02038/26, was issued by the notifying country Italy on 22 May 2026. The product is a tattoo ink marketed under the brand Dynamic Color Co, with the product name “BLK (OUT)”. The product is intended for professional use and is supplied in a 240 ml container. The recall was initiated due to the product containing an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), specifically benzo(a)pyrene, which exceeds regulatory limits. The measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The country of origin of the product is the United States.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Tattoo ink
– Brand: Dynamic Color Co
– Name: BLK (OUT)
– Batch Number: 020724 DY240 (7/2024-1/2027)
– Barcode: 810132832130
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Packaging/Size: 240 ml container, professional use.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a chemical risk. Laboratory analysis has found that the product contains an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene. The measured value of benzo(a)pyrene is 0.000014 % by weight. According to the recall notice, benzo(a)pyrene may cause cancer and is also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. The date of entry into force of the measure is 22/05/2026. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately. Specific instructions for consumers regarding return or disposal are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the market withdrawal measure. Consumers should contact the point of purchase or the distributor for further guidance on how to proceed.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the notifying authority (Italy) is the withdrawal of the product from the market. No specific remedy for consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or repair) is explicitly stated in the recall notice. The measure was ordered for the Distributor. Consumers should inquire with the retailer or distributor about available remedies, as the recall notice does not provide further details on consumer-level compensation.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Italy
– Case Number: SR/02038/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099328
– Product Image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010856
– Brand Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes: The recall notice does not provide a specific recall URL, a company recall code, or production dates. Consumers seeking further assistance should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the distributor from whom the product was purchased. The product is for professional use only.

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