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🧸 Product IT January 24, 2020

INTENZE — GOLDEN YELLOW

29,6 ml of yellow tattoo ink in a transparent plastic bottle fitted with a dispensing nozzle and a screw-top.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
INTENZE — GOLDEN YELLOW
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains the aromatic amines o-toluidine and 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine (measured values: 7.2 mg/kg and 6.4 mg/kg, respectively) and an excessive amount of barium (measured value: 118 mg/kg).
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2422 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a tattoo ink called INTENZE — GOLDEN YELLOW. It may have harmful chemicals in it.

What's happening? Tests found unsafe levels of certain chemicals in this ink. These chemicals can be dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have this ink, you might be at risk. It was sold in Italy.

What should I do? Stop using this ink. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any tattoo ink.

🤖 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 contains the aromatic amines o-toluidine and 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine (measured values: 7.2 mg/kg and 6.4 mg/kg, respectively) and an excessive amount of barium (measured value: 118 mg/kg). · Origin: United States

First published
January 24, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000046

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What is this product recall alert about?
INTENZE — GOLDEN YELLOW. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains the aromatic amines o-toluidine and 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine (measured values: 7.2 mg/kg and 6.4 mg/kg, respectively) and an excessive amou...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 24, 2020 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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