Toxicity of tattoo ink: How it increases cancer risks | Tattoo ink safety & compliance in Singapore
One in 10 Singaporeans has at least one tattoo, according to a 2019 YouGov poll [1]. Market research predicted that tattoo sales revenue in Singapore would rise from $23.456 million in 2021 to $44.912 million by 2033 [2]!
Despite the prevalence of body art and cosmetic tattoos in Singapore, tattoo inks are not as strictly regulated as medications.
Containing up to 100 chemicals, tattoo