Ars Technica
3 weeks agoOMG science
Despite stricter regulations, Europe has issues with tattoo ink ingredients
A significant portion of tattoo inks contain unlisted harmful additives or allergens, highlighting critical safety concerns.
There is a lack of compliance with EU regulations among tattoo inks, raising alarm over consumer safety.
Raman spectroscopy is ineffective at reliably identifying banned pigments in tattoo inks, complicating enforcement efforts. [ more ]