TATTOO INK
[TÄTOWIERMITTEL]
EPTIS factsheet 212128 | Last revision 2021-10-29 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts212128 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts212128
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| PT provider | DRRR - Deutsches Referenzbüro für Ringversuche und Referenzmaterialien GmbH DRRR - Deutsches Referenzbüro für Ringversuche und Referenzmaterialien GmbH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | German/English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | Tattoo inks are suspected to have a negative influence on human beings health. Single preservatives play an important role concerning this assessment. This proficiency testing scheme was designed to enable the participants to show the comparability in the analysis of BIT in tattoo inks. Tattoo inks are suspected to have a negative influence on human beings health. Azo dyes which may set aromatic amines free play an important role concerning this assessment. This proficiency testing scheme was designed to enable the participants to show the comparability in the analysis of aromatic amines in tattoo. Tattoo inks are suspected to have a negative influence on human beings health. Nickel very often causes contact allergies. Many people are sensitive towards nickel. Nevertheless tattoo inks not seldom contain Nickel. This proficiency testing scheme was designed to enable the participants to show the comparability in the analysis of this metal in tattoo inks. In contrast to cosmetic products, tattoo inks are not controlled especially concerning the sterility of products and microbiological analyses. . These PT scheme was specially developed because a lot of tattoo inks are highly contaminated with microorganisms that could be dangerous for the consumer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Product groups |
Consumer products
Cosmetics |
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
Analytical chemistry |
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| Aims of the PT scheme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | all laboratories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked to specific legislation / standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA (USA) and DAkkS (Germany) on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 for part of the parameters |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees and frequency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Participation fee | 230 - 350 EUR, depending on sample and parameters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (several times p.a., dep. on sample and parameters) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact details of the PT provider | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provider | Contact person | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DRRR - Deutsches Referenzbüro für Ringversuche und Referenzmaterialien GmbH
Reinhartser Straße 31 87437 Kempten Germany Phone: +49 (0) 831/960 8780 Fax: +49 (0) 831/960 87899 Web: http://www.drrr.de http://www.drrr.de |
Dr. Ulrich Leist
Phone: +49 (0) 831/960 87878 Fax: +49 (0) 831/960 87899 Email: info@drrr.de info@drrr.de |
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If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Germany,
Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.
Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.