Guidelines for tattoo and permanent makeup substances
Guidelines for tattoo and permanent makeup substances
Guidelines for tattoo and permanent makeup substances
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<strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>tattoo</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>permanent</strong> <strong>makeup</strong> <strong>substances</strong> EPA0128<br />
Definition<br />
Tattoo inks means all <strong>tattoo</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>permanent</strong> <strong>makeup</strong> <strong>substances</strong>. Permanent <strong>makeup</strong><br />
substance means a substance injected into human skin <strong>for</strong> the purposes of enhancing<br />
the contours of the face, or <strong>for</strong> masking a spot or blemish on any part of the body to restore<br />
the skin’s natural appearance. Tattoo substance means any substance or preparation<br />
intended to be injected into the human skin to impart a skin marking or design.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Please contact the EPA Hazardous Substances In<strong>for</strong>mation line on 0800 376 234<br />
<strong>for</strong> further in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>tattoo</strong> inks or <strong>permanent</strong> make up <strong>substances</strong>.<br />
If you would like in<strong>for</strong>mation relating to the risk of infection from <strong>tattoo</strong>ing,<br />
please contact the Ministry of Health www.health.govt.nz<br />
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