The European Commission requested ECHA assess whether there is a need to restrict certain substances used in tattoo inks and permanent make-up (PMU). ECHA, in cooperation with the competent authorities of Denmark, Germany, Italy, and Norway, will analyse the risks to human health, the availability of alternatives and socio-economic impacts of a possible restriction on EU-wide basis. The starting point for this assessment are:

• substances restricted in the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) N° 1223/2009,
• substances with harmonised classification as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction (CMR) or as sensitisers in in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation),
• other substances in the Council of Europe’s Resolution ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, as well as
• any other substances in tattoo or PMU inks identified that may present risks to human health.