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Thinking of getting a tattoo? There is a good chance you already have one. Tattoos are very popular with as many as 12 % of Europeans that have them.
But are they safe? Tattoo inks and permanent make-up such as eyeliner inks, are a mix of several chemicals that may stay in the body for life. These chemicals may cause adverse health effects, but little is known about the consequences of their use.
Watch our video report that interviews regulators, tattoo artists and doctors about the risks related to tattoo inks in the EU.
