Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 18 May 2026
SR/01440/26
World Famous Tattoo Ink tattoo ink withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (World Famous Tattoo Ink tattoo ink) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Tattoo ink, mixture for tattoos or permanent make-up, sterile, 30 ml. Date of maximum durability: 28.2.2027. Product sold online, in particular via www.killerinktattoo.de.
- Brand
- World Famous Tattoo Ink
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 150492
- Made in
- United States
- Category
- Chemical products
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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 skin.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01440/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.