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Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Tattoo Ink – ‘True Black’ (30ml) presenting a serious chemical risk.
Decision on a restriction proposal for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH, including a draft amendment.
How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Tattoo Ink 10pcs presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Professional Grade Tattoo Ink 20 colours presenting a serious chemical risk.
The rules you must follow to make sure deer can be traced to help prevent and contain disease.
Product Safety Report for Tattoo Gun presenting a serious risk of fire as the item includes a clover leaf plug which provides access to live parts.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in England and Wales
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
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