The ink is black: New EU rules restrict colours used in tattoos

By AGENCY

Living
Monday, 07 Feb 2022
9:00 AM MYT

The European Union has banned many of the ingredients that the most popular tattoo inks often contain. Photos: Marcus Brandt/dpa

Dozens of small bottles of colour line the Hamburg studio in Germany where artist Sebastian Makowski creates tattoos for his clients.

But his designs are changing due to new rules. The European Union has banned many of the ingredients that the most popular tattoo inks often contain.

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