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Are tattoos and permanent makeup safe?
While temporary and permanent tattoos are subject to regulation as cosmetics and are under the jurisdiction of the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local agencies have direct jurisdiction over the practice of tattooing by salon technicians. FDA is currently evaluating the safety of tattoos and permanent makeup as a result of their growing popularity. Among the issues being considered are tattoo removal, adverse reactions to tattoo colors and infections and infectious disease that result from the use of these products.

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