Tattoo ink recalls in 2024

26 official tattoo ink recalls reported in 2024, from government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2024

26

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Dynamic6
  2. World Famous Tattoo Ink3
  3. Perma Blend2
  4. Viking by Dynamic2
  5. Police2
  6. Quantum1

By product type

  1. Cosmetics & chemicals24
  2. Toys & kids1
  3. Tools & DIY1

Tattoo ink recalls in 2024

  1. 2024-12-06
  2. SIEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo Ink)

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.7 mg/kg). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SloveniaWorld Famous Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  3. SIEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo ink.)

    The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value up to: 391 mg/kg). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SloveniaWorld Famous Tattoo ink.Official notice →
  4. SIEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo Ink) · LIMITLESS

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 0.99 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SloveniaWorld Famous Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  5. SIEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (XTREME) · ADVANCED TATTOO INK

    The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value up to 0.15 % by weight). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SloveniaXTREMEOfficial notice →
  6. 2024-11-29
  7. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Limitless) · Straight Green

    The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value up to 0.43% by weight). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyWorld Famous LimitlessOfficial notice →
  8. 2024-11-08
  9. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (I AM INK) · First Generation 5

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value: 0.012 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyI AM INKOfficial notice →
  10. 2024-10-25
  11. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Triple Black

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 2.26 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity (only if exposure to children expected)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyDynamicOfficial notice →
  12. 2024-09-27
  13. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink - Permanent makeup (Perma Blend) · Luxe Ready ASH

    The product has an excessive concentration of nickel (measured value higher than 0.0005% by weight). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Moreover, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPerma BlendOfficial notice →
  14. 2024-09-20
  15. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalsburns

    Tattoo ink (AMIEA) · Maud professional

    The product is flammable, but the labelling fails to mention the risks inherent to its use. The user therefore has no information about the dangers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceAMIEAOfficial notice →
  16. 2024-09-18
  17. CA
  18. 2024-09-13
  19. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Dynamic Viking Pure Red

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead, copper and the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 0.0004% and 0.33%, 0.0045% by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumDynamicOfficial notice →
  20. BEEU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Viking Baby Blue

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead and copper (measured value: 0.0004% and 0.33% by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumDynamicOfficial notice →
  21. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Viking Grey

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.00033% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumDynamicOfficial notice →
  22. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Dynamic Viking Sunflower yellow

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.0003% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumDynamicOfficial notice →
  23. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalsburns, chemical

    Tattoo ink (Quantum) · Assphalt

    The product is flammable, but the labelling fails to mention the risks inherent to its use. The user therefore has no information about the dangers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceQuantumOfficial notice →
  24. 2024-08-09
  25. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Viking by Dynamic) · Encre stérile - mélange pour le tatouage - Dynamic

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt and arsenic (measured values up to 0.91 mg/kg and 0.99 mg/kg by weight, respectively). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Arsenic may…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceViking by DynamicOfficial notice →
  26. 2024-05-24
  27. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Perfume (Police) · Police to be tattooart

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyPoliceOfficial notice →
  28. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Kuro Sumi) · Imperial Fir Green

    The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value: 0.4% by weight). Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyKuro SumiOfficial notice →
  29. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Body lotion (Police) · To be tattooart

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyPoliceOfficial notice →
  30. 2024-05-17
  31. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Viking by Dynamic) · Viking by Dynamic

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.00011 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyViking by DynamicOfficial notice →
  32. 2024-02-22
  33. UK
  34. 2024-02-21
  35. UK
    Cosmetics & chemicalsSafety report

    Beauty7 Tattoo Ink 10pcs

    Serious chemical risk

  36. UK
  37. 2024-02-19
  38. UK
    Tools & DIYSafety report

    Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine

    Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant

  39. 2024-02-16
  40. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Viking Ink Dynamic Forest Green

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt, arsenic and nickel (measured values up to 1.60 mg/kg, 3.56 mg/kg and 6.66 mg/kg). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Arsenic may…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyDynamicOfficial notice →
  41. 2024-02-09
  42. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalsmicrobiological

    Tattoo ink - Permanent makeup (Perma Blend) · PERMA BLEND PRODUCTS

    The product is microbiologically contaminated with Bacillus cohnii, Bacillus thuringiensis, Bacillus cereus and Bacillus licheniformis. The bacterial contamination may cause redness, spots or other skin reaction in the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FrancePerma BlendOfficial notice →