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🧸 Product DE BG CZ ES FI February 16, 2024

Dynamic — Viking Ink Dynamic Forest Green

Plastic bottle with green liquid

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Dynamic — Viking Ink Dynamic Forest Green
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products

Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt, arsenic and nickel (measured values up to 1.60 mg/kg, 3.56 mg/kg and 6.66 mg/kg). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.

Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 832 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a green ink called Viking Ink Dynamic Forest Green. Tests show it has too much cobalt, arsenic, and nickel.

What's happening? The ink has unsafe levels of these chemicals. Cobalt and arsenic may cause cancer. Nickel can irritate skin or cause allergies.

Does this affect me? If you use this ink in Germany, Bulgaria, Czechia, Spain, or Finland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the ink to where you bought it.

🤖 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 cobalt, arsenic and nickel (measured values up to 1.60 mg/kg, 3.56 mg/kg and 6.66 mg/kg). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. · Origin: Spain

First published
February 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011824

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dynamic — Viking Ink Dynamic Forest Green. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt, arsenic and nickel (measured values up to 1.60 mg/kg, 3.56 mg/kg and 6.66 mg/kg). Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause canc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Czechia, Spain, and Finland.
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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