Decision

UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, 30 December 2025

Decision on a restriction proposal for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH, including a draft amendment.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 15 January 2026

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UK REACH restriction for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up

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UK REACH draft amendment for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up

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Details

Details

Decision on a restriction proposal for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH.

Restricted uses 

Use of substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up.

Date of decision 

30 December 2025

Draft amendment

The draft amendment has been produced in accordance with the provisions of the UK REACH Regulations, regarding Annex 17 of UK REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council .

Published 15 January 2026