Tattoo ink recalls in 2025

34 official tattoo ink recalls reported in 2025, 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 2025

34

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Dynamic5
  2. World Famous5
  3. Intenze2
  4. Quantum2
  5. World Famous Tattoo Ink Limitless2
  6. Viking by Dynamic1

By product type

  1. Cosmetics & chemicals29
  2. Toys & kids3
  3. Food & drink2

Tattoo ink recalls in 2025

  1. 2025-10-24
  2. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Eclipse Tattoo Ink) · Tattoo Ink Total

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value: 0.0008% by weight). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyEclipse Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  3. CZEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Viking by Dynamic) · Dynamic

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0,00017% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity (only if exposure to…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CzechiaViking by DynamicOfficial notice →
  4. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Eternal Ink) · Eternal Ink

    The tattoo transfers contain diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE), which is prohibited in these types of products. DEGBE may cause damage to the reproductive system. Additionally, the product fails to include key…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceEternal InkOfficial notice →
  5. 2025-10-10
  6. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic)

    The product has an excessive concentration of nickel (measured value up to 0.06 mg/kg by weight). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The product also contains…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDynamicOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-09-12
  8. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (INTENZE) · Advanced Tattoo Ink Formula

    The product contains an excessive concentration of arsenic and lead (measured values: 0.00023% and 0.00013% by weight, respectively). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceINTENZEOfficial notice →
  9. 2025-09-10
  10. AU
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    3A Halloween temporary tattoo-sheet size 27.5x15CM

    There is a risk of allergic reaction if consumers are exposed to ingredients they are sensitive or allergic to. Consumers will not be able to check the ingredients list to identify the possible cause and seek…

  11. 2025-06-20
  12. EU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Temporary henna tattoo (Nadara) · Mehndi (Henna) Cone

    The product contains phenol (measured value: 4.22 %). Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUNadaraOfficial notice →
  13. 2025-04-18
  14. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Quantum) · Bitchin Black

    The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 0.0000078 % by weight). Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of naphthalene…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgQuantumOfficial notice →
  15. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo Ink (SNDE) · INK Permanent tattoo

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic and lead (measured value: 0.000097% and 0.0001% by weight, respectively). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgSNDEOfficial notice →
  16. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS)

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.0009 % by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgWORLD FAMOUSOfficial notice →
  17. LUEU
    Food & drinkchemical

    Tattoo ink (Quantum) · Cookie Monster

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt, arsenic, lead and nickel (measured value: 0.0015%, 0.0041%, 0.0018% and 0.0026% by weight, respectively). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgQuantumOfficial notice →
  18. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS) · Limitless Dark Green 2

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.0002 % by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgWORLD FAMOUSOfficial notice →
  19. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Radiant) · Evolved

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.0003% by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgRadiantOfficial notice →
  20. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS) · Medium Blue 1v2

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.001 % by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgWORLD FAMOUSOfficial notice →
  21. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Dynamic Ultra White

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.0002% 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 LuxembourgDynamicOfficial notice →
  22. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Wangyi) · SUPER Totem Black

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.0002% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Moreover, the product has…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgWangyiOfficial notice →
  23. 2025-04-11
  24. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Toy tattoo kit (Clementoni) · Crazy Chic Beauty Salon de Tatouage

    The tattoo transfers contain diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE), which is prohibited in these types of products. DEGBE may cause damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the body paints contain benzophenone…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceClementoniOfficial notice →
  25. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS TATTOO) · Pastel Green 2

    The product has an excessive concentration of copper (measured value: 0.101% 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 TATTOOOfficial notice →
  26. LUEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS) · Tattoo Ink Limitless Medium purple 1v2

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 0.0008 % by weight). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LuxembourgWORLD FAMOUSOfficial notice →
  27. 2025-03-21
  28. ITEU
    Food & drinkchemical

    Tattoo ink (XTREME Advanced Tattoo Ink) · GRAPE JUICE

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt (measured value: 0.0001% by weight). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyXTREME Advanced Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  29. 2025-03-14
  30. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink - Permanent makeup (CHUSEBEAUTY) · Chuse Micro Pigment

    The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 0.0012%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyCHUSEBEAUTYOfficial notice →
  31. 2025-02-21
  32. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Kuro Sumi Tattoo INK) · Imperial White

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 3.61 mg/kg). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKuro Sumi Tattoo INKOfficial notice →
  33. HREU
    Toys & kidschemical, environment

    Children's nail and tattoo set · Tatto art and nail art 2 in 1

    The product contains an excessive amount of Synthetic polymer microparticles (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) (measured value up to 95% by weight). This microplastic is toxic to the environment and can cause cancer…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CroatiaOfficial notice →
  34. HREU
    Toys & kidschemical, environment

    Children's nail/tattoo set · Tattoo art and nail art 2 in 1

    The product contains an excessive amount of Synthetic polymer microparticles (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) (measured value up to 95% by weight). This microplastic is toxic to the environment and can cause cancer…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CroatiaOfficial notice →
  35. 2025-02-14
  36. SEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalsmicrobiological

    Tattoo ink (Radiant Colors) · Radiant evolved bari green

    The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic bacteria (measured value higher than 3500 CFU/ml). The bacterial contamination poses a risk of infection, particularly as tattoo ink is injected under the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenRadiant ColorsOfficial notice →
  37. 2025-02-07
  38. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Platinum

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead and arsenic (measured values: 3.19 mg/kg and 3.64 mg/kg, 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 →
  39. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Platinum

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead and arsenic (measured values: 3.74 mg/kg and 3.98 mg/kg, 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 →
  40. 2025-01-31
  41. BEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Platinum

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead and arsenic (measured values: 3.74 mg/kg and 3.98 mg/kg, 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 →
  42. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS) · TATTOO INK DARK BLUE 1 v2 Limitless

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.4 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 FranceWORLD FAMOUSOfficial notice →
  43. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (linea IMPERIAL , KURO SUMI) · Lavender Secret

    The product has an excessive concentration of Isopropanol (measured value up to 0.03%). Isopropanol can cause serious eye irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness. The product does not comply with the REACH…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by Italylinea IMPERIAL , KURO SUMIOfficial notice →
  44. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (INTENZE) · Tattoo Ink White C.i.77491

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.00019% 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 GermanyINTENZEOfficial notice →
  45. 2025-01-24
  46. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS TATTOO INK LIMITLESS) · BRIGHT ORANGE

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 1.58 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 ItalyWORLD FAMOUS TATTOO INK LIMITLESSOfficial notice →
  47. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (DINAMIC) · PLATINUM DINAMIC BROWN

    The product has an excessive concentration of antimony, arsenic, nickel, cobalt and lead (measured values up to 1.9 mg/kg, 7.4 mg/kg, 60 mg/kg, 11.4 mg/kg and 2.5 mg/kg, respectively). Antimony can irritate the skin.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyDINAMICOfficial notice →
  48. 2025-01-17
  49. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (WORLD FAMOUS TATTOO INK LIMITLESS) · Jay Freestyle Turquoise

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value up to 3.89 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 ItalyWORLD FAMOUS TATTOO INK LIMITLESSOfficial notice →