By A Staff Reporter
Bengaluru – Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced that the state government is planning to introduce regulations for tattoo parlors, following alarming findings from recent tattoo ink tests.
"The Food Safety Department conducted tests across Karnataka, detecting 22 types of metals in tattoo ink samples," Rao stated. He warned that microorganisms and heavy metals from tattoo ink could enter the body through the skin, potentially causing severe skin diseases.
To establish proper guidelines for tattooing, the Karnataka government will write to the Centre, seeking its intervention in regulating tattoo ink. The state also aims to classify tattoo ink as a cosmetic product under central regulations.
Rao emphasized the urgency of setting safety standards for tattoo parlors and ink usage to prevent health hazards. The move aligns with growing concerns over public health and safety in the body art industry.
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