Scientists find hazardous pigments in tattoo ink

A tattoo artist using blue ink

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Use this science research context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners

Many tattoo inks sold in Europe contain banned pigments, despite being labelled as compliant with EU regulations. This research finding raises concerns about the safety of tattoo inks and highlights the need for stricter regulation and transparency in the industry. Use this story and the accompanying summary slide for a real-world context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners. 

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