BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Commission for Tattoo Inks

The new international BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment commission for tattoo inks advises the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on relevant questions about tattoo inks and provides support with expert knowledge. The first meeting took place March 23, 2023.

The task of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Commission for Tattoo Inks is to provide expert advice to the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in its tasks regarding the safety of tattoo inks and permanent make-up.

It advises the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on matters regarding the composition of tattoo inks, their analysis and the manufacturing processes. Moreover, it gives the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment advice on matters regarding the toxicological analysis of tattoo ink pigments. To do this, it evaluates the suitability of testing guidelines and advices on their further and new development.

The Commission will provide the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment with scientific expertise regarding further measures required for a comprehensive assessment of the health risks posed by tattoo inks, with the objective of reducing risks to human health in line with the latest technology.

The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Commission for Tattoo Inks comprises experts from various fields, notably in analytics, technology, toxicology, and medicine.