Under a decision adopted by the European Commission on Monday 14 December, a restriction on the authorisation of toxic chemicals in tattoo inks and permanent make-up is being introduced in the EU under the REACH Regulation.
This restriction was prepared by the European Chemicals Authority in consultation with the Member States.
It covers all substances prohibited by the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation, substances classified as CMRs (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) or as...