Most importantly, the unlisted contents could potentially bring health complications to anyone looking to get inked.

One of the researchs limitations is that it cant track the origin of the difference between label and contents.

Previously, inks escaped regulation as they were consideredcosmeticin nature.

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Swierk hopes the study will help the FDA pay closer attention to the inks under the federal agencys regulation.

Our goal in a lot of this research is to empower artists and their clients.

Were trying to highlight that there are some deficiencies in manufacturing and labeling.

Tattoo artist applying ink, highlighting potential dangerous ingredients in US tattoo inks.

Some individuals were not surprised by the revelations

Tattoo artist working on client’s arm with ink machine.

Heavily tattooed male torso with various designs related to tattoo ink ingredients.

Chart showing dangerous ingredients in US tattoo inks by brand and color.

Comment on tattoo inks from a social media post by Kylie Hill.

Comment by Alexa FII about food industry’s use of dangerous ingredients.

Text about tattoo inks, highlighting lack of attention to ingredients by clients.

Comment questioning surprise about tattoo inks containing dangerous ingredients.