![]() The standoff between regulation and freedom of artistic expression has triggered a torrent of complaints and accusations. The 27-nation bloc answers back that public health will be much better served with tougher restrictions on elements in ink that may cause cancer or allergies. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File) (Francisco Seco) Januat 12:24 pm EST By RAF CASERTÄ«RUSSELS - (AP) - Tattoo parlors say their art will lose a lot of its vibrancy after European Union rules banning thousands of chemicals in their coloring ink kick in on Wednesday. The tattoo industry complains it is unfairly targeted and is losing an essence part of its art. The EU says it is a necessary move to protect the health of consumers because thousands of chemical elements now in use can cause anything from allergic reactions to cancer. The European Union is imposing restrictions on the inks that tattoo artists can use as of Wednesday, Jan. ![]() Europe Toxic Tattoos FILE - A man, wearing a protective face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus, is tattooed at Paul and Friends tattoo parlour in downtown Brussels, March 26, 2021.
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