EU proposes Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards substances in tattoo inks or permanent make-up

European Commission proposes Regulation relates to a new entry of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.It would restrict the placing on the market and the use of substances in mixtures for use for tattooing purposes. These substances are:

1. substances with harmonised classification under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) as carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or toxicity to reproduction, skin sensitisation, skin corrosion or irritation and serious eye damage or irritation;
2. substances prohibited by the Cosmetic Products Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II and Annex IV under specific conditions as listed in its columns g, h and i and
3. impurities exceeding the concentration limits as listed in the Appendix to the draft Commission Regulation.

Application of the restriction is deferred for 1 year to allow sufficient time to adapt and

Products covered : Tattoo inks or permanent make-up

HS Code:321590

Proposed date of adoption:Second half of 2020

Proposed date of entry into force:20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (the restriction will begin to apply one year after the date of entry into force)

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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