Association of Food and Drug Officials

Association of Food and Drug Officials

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Body Art Resources

Body Art Committee Information 

ECHA proposes a restriction on substances in tattoo inks

F the FDA’s Opinion on Tattoos

NEHA Policy Statement on Microblading – Download

Safety of tattoos and permanent make-up Compilation of information on legislative framework and analytical methods – Download

The Realistic variables underlying true safety in tattoo pigment manufacturing – Download

What Chemicals are in your tattoo? – Download

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