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🧸 Product DE November 15, 2019

INTENZE — True Black

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
INTENZE — True Black
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products

Hazard: The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene up to 0.35 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 62.4 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene.

Origin
United States
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This alert was reported 2504 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.
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129 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 23, 2026
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What is this? This is a black ink product called INTENZE — True Black. It may contain harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

What's happening? Tests show the ink has high levels of PAHs, including a known cancer-causing chemical. This makes the product unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you have this ink in Germany, you could be exposed to these harmful chemicals.

What should I do? Stop using it and 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 contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene up to 0.35 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 62.4 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, including benzo(a)pyrene. · Origin: United States

First published
November 15, 2019
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/390801

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INTENZE — True Black. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene up to 0.35 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 62.4 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic, inc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 15, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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