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🧸 Product IT July 17, 2026

Dynamic Color Co — BLK (OUT)

Tattoo ink for professional use, 240 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission
Dynamic Color Co — BLK (OUT)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
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 reproduction.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 810132832130
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in IT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
July 18, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? This is a colored product called BLK (OUT) made by Dynamic Color Co. It has too much of a chemical called benzo[a]pyrene.

What's happening? The chemical in the product may cause cancer. It can also harm reproduction and genes.

Does this affect me? This product is sold in Italy. If you have it, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: 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 reproduction. · Origin: United States

First published
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099328

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dynamic Color Co — BLK (OUT). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: 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 muta...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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