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Dated policy reports and Tattoo Studio Kit updates. Check the event date and original announcement before acting on a report.

By the Tattoo Studio Kit team

Policy archive

Published 31 October 2026 · Event: 30 December 2025

Policy archive: Defra's December 2025 tattoo-ink restriction decision

A dated look at the tattoo-ink and permanent make-up restriction decision published in January 2026, with a clear distinction between the decision and implementation.

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Site update

Published 31 October 2026 · Event: 31 October 2026

Site update: four new ways into the studio library

Find dated news, editorial blog posts, searchable reference guides and a term index in Tattoo Studio Kit's expanded library.

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