European Union has banned tattoo ink and permanent make-up comprising of chemicals which could cause cancers or other Health risks.
The ban covers hazardous substances like certain azo dyes, polycyclic aromatic
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hydrocarbons (PAHs), carcinogenic aromatic amines, metals and methanol.
It also covers carcinogenic, chemicals prohibited in cosmetics, mutagenic & reprotoxic substances, skin sensitisers, Metal impurities, skin & eye irritants, aromatic amines and some pigments.
EU has however given a grace period for two common colours- green and blue and have allowed time for alternatives to be found.