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Sep 15, 2023

European Union’s ban on tattoo ink: breaking

American Chemical Society image: A ban by the European Union on a number of

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image: A ban by the European Union on a number of pigments used in tattoo inks has sparked a conversation around their composition and safety. In this video, we dive into the science of these inks, explore the new ban and investigate how new pigments from the research world might expand the possibilities of tattoos from art to medical devices. https://youtu.be/kglw-Yre_js view more

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WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 — A ban by the European Union on a number of pigments used in tattoo inks has sparked a conversation around their composition and safety. In this video, we dive into the science of these inks, explore the new ban and investigate how new pigments from the research world might expand the possibilities of tattoos from art to medical devices. https://youtu.be/kglw-Yre_js

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