EEB & HEAL urge governments to restrict substances in tattoo inks & permanent make-up ahead of REACH Committee Meeting
1 in 10 Europeans has a tattoo. On 23 June, EU governments will discuss a restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make-up. HEAL and the EEB wrote a letter to the REACH Committee, urging members to restrict these health-harming chemicals.
REACH committee to discuss proposal to restrict over 4,000 chemicals that can be used in tattoo inks and permanent make-up
On 13 May 2020, the REACH committee is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the European Commission that aims to agree on a restriction covering over 4,000 hazardous chemicals that can be used in tattoo inks or permanent make-up.
18 NGOs write to REACH committee ahead of potential vote on a restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make-up
A tattoo can be an important means of cultural or self-expression and is popular among Europeans. 18 NGOs have written to members of the REACH committee regarding an proposal for a restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make up.
Seven NGOs ask for stricter standards on chemicals in textiles ahead of REACH committee meeting
Ahead of this week’s REACH committee meeting, seven environment and health NGOs call for stricter proposals on textiles, phthalates and nanomaterials. The letter was sent to all members of the REACH…