Tattoo Ink and Permanent Labeling Guide News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Ken C. Stevenson II, kcstevenson@ceuticallabs.com
Laurel Arrigona, larrigona@ceuticallabs.com
Sarah Robbin, sarahrobbin1@gmail.com

AFDO Body Art Committee Tattoo Ink and Permanent Makeup Labeling Guide Now Available

York, PA — As the body art industry continues to evolve and become mainstream, there is a focus on the regulation of tattoo inks and permanent makeup. Just as important as the quality of the inks is their
safety. Guidelines have been developed to help those who are involved in the creation, use, and regulation of products in the body art industries see the benefits and minimize the risks often believed
to be associated with such products and their use.

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Body Art Committee has released the Tattoo Ink and Permanent Makeup Labeling Guide. This guide is now available on both www.afdo.org/publications and through the AFDO smartphone app, which is free through Apple and Google Play app stores

The purpose of the guide is to assist with tattoo ink and/or permanent makeup labeling and answer questions about labeling requirements under the applicable regulations. The guide presents suggested
information to include on tattoo ink or permanent makeup labels as well as other information that may be helpful to individuals and entities involved in the creation, use and regulation of tattoo ink and
permanent makeup labels.

The Tattoo Ink and Permanent Makeup Labeling Guide will assist industry, professionals, and regulators with compliance to U.S. laws and related regulations for tattoo ink or permanent makeup labeling of
products in commercial distribution in the U.S. An additional checklist has been included at the end of this document to further assist in the assessment of the physical tattoo ink or permanent makeup label for both required and suggested information.

For more information or to download this Guide, please visit
the AFDO Bookstore at www.afdo.org/publications.

About the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

There are numerous organizations working to improve food
safety and public health around the world, the Association of
Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) unites high-level regulatory
officials, industry representatives, trade associations,
academia and consumer organizations. AFDO members strive
to foster uniformity in the adoption and enforcement of
science-based food, drug, medical device and cosmetic
products safety laws and regulation for improved public
health.