Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 10 Jun 2026
SR/01731/26
Kuro Sumi tattoo ink subject to a consumer warning over chemical risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Kuro Sumi 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
- Red tattoo ink, 44 ml. Date of maximum durability: 18 June 2027
- Brand
- Kuro Sumi
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 169546, 242011F
- Made in
- United States
- Category
- Chemical products
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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 children.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01731/26
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.