URGENT ACTION NEEDED!

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Coalition for Tattoo Safety is to establish, support and promote the tattoo industry in creating minimum manufacturing standards for tattoo and cosmetic ink manufacturers, to educate the tattoo art industry and regulatory agencies, and implement realistic goals to protect the health and safety of the public at large.

Our most recent challenge is the House Draft and the Senate Bill intended to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. For more information you can read and download the House Draft and the Senate Bill here. Keep an eye out for most recent developments.

HOW CAN YOU HELP

You don’t have to be a tattoo artist, a supplier or a manufacturer to have your voice heard. There are so many ways for the community to get involved, get together, and ensure the future of tattoo industry is secure. ANYONE can help! Here is how.

– Send a letter to your representatives and congressmen. A pre-written letter with instructions is available for download HERE. To find a Member of Congress by zip code CLICK HERE. You might have one  Representative for your home address and another for your work. In such case both should be contacted. To find US Senators CLICK HERE. Remember that each state has two, both of which should be contacted. 

– Spread the word. Social media is a very powerful tool. Share this information with your network and watch the knowledge spread.

– Join our team by becoming a member. There are benefits to our membership that go above and beyond the financial support that we get. Check out the memberships below.

– Volunteer. Help is always welcome. CLICK HERE to sign up.

OUR STORY

Tattooing, as an art form, has existed for centuries. The industry has been primarily self-regulated since it’s creation. However, in recent years the regulatory landscape has changed in Europe and increasingly in the United States. These regulatory changes have necessitated the unification of our industry and the creation of the Coalition for Tattoo Safety. The tattoo industry must come together, set their competitive differences aside and become an informed advocate for the continued existence of our profession and art.  We either take it upon ourselves to do it, or we run the risk of being side-lined and silenced by unqualified outside groups and associations. Our board of members is leading this movement but without your input, your help and your membership support it will be a long and tough road ahead of us. This is your opportunity to be heard, to make a difference and to secure your future. We are currently in the application process of becoming a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We will post an update once this has been finalized.

OUR TEAM

The Coalition for Tattoo Safety (CTS) is a collection of Tattoo Industry leaders. Body tattooing, cosmetic tattooing as well as paramedical tattooing professionals and supply manufacturers are all joining forces to secure a better future for the entire industry. Our team consists of tattoo artists, pigment makers, ink manufacturers, machine builders, needle and tube producers, aftercare companies, retailers and wholesalers, shop owners, educators and tattoo enthusiast large and small, YOU! Sign-up today and stay up-to-date on everything tattoo related.

OUR MEMBERS

We greatly value the support from all of our members, local and international. Membership packages will only be sent to U.S. residents. International members will receive a letter/pass to pick up their ID card and shirt at the trade show. Membership certificates will be emailed as a PDF so they may be printed out.