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Tattoos can cause cancer

26-Jul-2016

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Due to composition of inks used for tattooing.

Red ink has been linked to dermatitis due to it containing mercury sulphide.

Black or ‘neutral’ henna may be so toxic that it is illegal to use it on the skin.

Inks are not currently regulated in the EU.

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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Agency of the European Union which manages the technical and administrative aspects of chemicals.

NHS

UK National Health Service, publicly funded healthcare system in England

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