Apex Tattoo Ink

APEX Tattoo Ink Recall Summary APEX brand tattoo ink (30 ml bottles) sold online, particularly through ptitrock.com, contains undisclosed nickel and excessive levels of benzoic acid, phenol, and benzothiazolinone that are not listed on the product label. These substances can cause allergic reactions, skin sensitization, skin irritation, and eye damage. The product does not meet European chemical safety regulations (REACH).

Recalling firm

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Product

Tattoo ink, 30 ml. Product sold online, in particular via ptitrock.com.. APEX Tattoo ink

Reason

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 excessive concentration of benzoic acid, phenol and benzothiazolinone (measured values: 1.7%, 0.002% and 0.0026%, respectively). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation. Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic. Benzothiazolinone causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.. The product does not comply with the...

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-03-27

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

FR

Distribution

France

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ac0eb8e4-c40d-43e8-a60b-062deed30f67