Tattoos and piercing make changes to the skin. This is never entirely risk-free. That’s why there are strict regulations for tattoo parlors and piercing studios. For instance, there are legal requirements for hygiene, inks, and dyes.
Hygienic tattooing
Take a look at our videos for tattoo artists about how to apply the hygiene standards in practice.
Supervision of tattoo inks and dyes
To protect consumers, the European Union imposes strict requirements on inks and pigments used in tattoos and permanent make-up. In 2024, the NVWA initiated a European enforcement action.