Tattoo ink recalls in 2026

25 official tattoo ink recalls reported in 2026 so far, 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 2026

25

So far

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. World Famous Tattoo Ink3
  2. Dynamic Platinum2
  3. Flow Colours2
  4. Dynamic2
  5. Diamond Wipes International, Inc., of Chino, California1
  6. Kuro Sumi1

By product type

  1. Cosmetics & chemicals20
  2. Toys & kids2
  3. Other1
  4. Food & drink1
  5. Drugs & medical1

Tattoo ink recalls in 2026

  1. 2026-09-30
  2. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic Platinum) · Dynamic Tattoo Ink Grey 30 ml lotto 111224-DP

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 0;0003% 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 ItalyDynamic PlatinumOfficial notice →
  3. 2026-09-29
  4. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (PLATINUM) · Dynamic Brown Premium Tattoo Ink.

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 24.1 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. Additionally, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPLATINUMOfficial notice →
  5. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (PLATINUM) · Dynamic Highlighter Yellow Premium Tattoo Ink.

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 20.4 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. Additionally, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPLATINUMOfficial notice →
  6. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (PLATINUM) · Dynamic Ruby Port Premium Tattoo Ink.

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 21.7 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. Additionally, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPLATINUMOfficial notice →
  7. 2026-09-24
  8. DEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (PLATINUM) · Dynamic Baby Blue Premium Tattoo Ink.

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 35.7%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. Additionally, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPLATINUMOfficial notice →
  9. 2026-09-11
  10. DEEU
    Otherchemical

    Tattooing product (PhiAcademy AQUA COLLECTION) · AQUA COLLECTION BLACK SEA 0.34 fl.oz (10 mL)

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value: 0.02%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPhiAcademy AQUA COLLECTIONOfficial notice →
  11. 2026-08-27
  12. US
    Toys & kids

    Diamond Wipes International Recalls MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for…

    The recalled numbing wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the wipes is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious…

    CPSCDiamond Wipes International, Inc., of Chino, CaliforniaAbout 55,250Official notice →
  13. 2026-07-17
  14. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic Color Co) · BLK (OUT)

    The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 0.000014 % by weight). Benzo[a]pyrene may cause cancer and is also mutagenic and toxic for…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyDynamic Color CoOfficial notice →
  15. 2026-06-19
  16. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Kuro Sumi) · Tattoo Ink Imperial Crusader Red

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 1.33 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceKuro SumiOfficial notice →
  17. 2026-05-22
  18. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo Ink) · Limitless

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value : 1.27 mg/kg) and copper (measured value : 250 mg/kg). Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceWorld Famous Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  19. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo Ink) · Limitless

    The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic (measured value: 2.43 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 FranceWorld Famous Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  20. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Flow Colours) · Premium Tattoo Ink

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 6.1 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 FranceFlow ColoursOfficial notice →
  21. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Flow Colours) · Premium Tattoo Ink

    The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 2.4 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 FranceFlow ColoursOfficial notice →
  22. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (World Famous Tattoo Ink) · Limitless

    The product has an excessive concentration of diethylene glycol (DEG). Diethylene glycol can be fatal as it seriously damages the kidneys and the nervous system when ingested or when it comes into contact with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceWorld Famous Tattoo InkOfficial notice →
  23. 2026-04-10
  24. EU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Temporary henna tattoo (Hania) · Bridal Henna Paste

    The product contains phenol (measured value: 6.00 %). 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 EUHaniaOfficial notice →
  25. 2026-03-27
  26. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic Platinum) · Premium Tattoo Ink

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead and copper (measured values: 0.00012% and 2.48% by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDynamic PlatinumOfficial notice →
  27. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Eternal link) · APEX Tattoo ink

    The product contains nickel, but its presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product has an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceEternal linkOfficial notice →
  28. 2026-03-20
  29. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Dynamic baby blue

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 3.28 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDynamicOfficial notice →
  30. 2026-03-13
  31. EEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink · XTREME state of the art tattoo ink ATO LEGASPI´S Realism Color Set

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt (measured value: 0.00025%). 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 EstoniaOfficial notice →
  32. EEEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink · XTREME state of the art tattoo ink

    The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt (measured value: 0.0008%). 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 EstoniaOfficial notice →
  33. 2026-02-27
  34. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink · RUBY PORT

    The product has an excessive concentration of isopropanol (measured value up to 0.017% by weight). Isopropanol can cause serious eye irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness. The product does not comply with…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyOfficial notice →
  35. 2026-02-20
  36. ITEU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (INTENZE) · GEN-Z LEMON YELLOW

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

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyINTENZEOfficial notice →
  37. DEEU
    Food & drinkchemical

    Tattoo ink (Miami Paint S.L.) · Dynamic - Candy Apple Red

    The product has an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 0.00063% by weight). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMiami Paint S.L.Official notice →
  38. 2026-02-18
  39. US
  40. 2026-01-30
  41. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Premium tattoo ink

    The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.00035%). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDynamicOfficial notice →