WTO notification · TBT
United KingdomCorrected since it was notified
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UK REACH Restriction on Substances in Tattoo Inks and Permanent Make-up
The United Kingdom issued a correction on 3 July 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/GBR/118. The measure was first notified on 31 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 May 2026.
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Ink, whether or not concentrated or solid (excl. printing ink) - Chemical/Substances used in the formulation of Tattoo inks or permanent makeup
The comment period closed on 30 May 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/GBR/118/Corr.1; it can take them up with the United Kingdom.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)This legislation will place restrictions in the UK on the use and placing on the market of mixtures containing certain hazardous substances for tattooing procedures and Permanent Make Up (PMU) treatments. The restriction will apply concentration limits to substances classified in the GB mandatory classification and labelling list as: Carcinogen category 1A, 1B and 2; Germ cell mutagen category 1A, 1B and 2; Reproductive toxicant category 1A, 1B and 2; Skin sensitising category 1, 1A and 1B; Skin corrosive category 1, 1A, 1B and 1C substances; and Serious eye damaging category 1 substances. Restriction conditions will also apply to substances listed in Annexes 2 and 4 of the Cosmetic Product Regulations, that are prohibited from use in cosmetics. The restriction will also apply labelling requirements to mixtures for tattooing purposes with substances in scope of the restriction. This includes specific labelling requirements to clearly communicate the use of pH regulators, as well as allergen warnings for mixtures containing nickel or chromium (VI).
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CorrigendumG/TBT/N/GBR/118/Corr.1
UK REACH Restriction on Substances in Tattoo Inks and Permanent Make-up
The attachment related to the notification was incorrect. The attached is the one ready for publication.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/GBR/118
Comment deadline: Closed on 30 May 2026
UK REACH Restriction on Substances in Tattoo Inks and Permanent Make-up
This legislation will place restrictions in the UK on the use and placing on the market of mixtures containing certain hazardous substances for tattooing procedures and Permanent Make Up (PMU) treatments. The restriction will apply concentration limits to substances classified in the GB mandatory classification and labelling list as: Carcinogen category 1A, 1B and 2; Germ cell mutagen category 1A, 1B and 2; Reproductive toxicant category 1A, 1B and 2; Skin sensitising category 1, 1A and 1B; Skin corrosive category 1, 1A, 1B and 1C substances; and Serious eye damaging category 1 substances. Restriction conditions will also apply to substances listed in Annexes 2 and 4 of the Cosmetic Product Regulations, that are prohibited from use in cosmetics. The restriction will also apply labelling requirements to mixtures for tattooing purposes with substances in scope of the restriction. This includes specific labelling requirements to clearly communicate the use of pH regulators, as well as allergen warnings for mixtures containing nickel or chromium (VI).
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