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Toxic metals and carcinogens found in Australian tattoo inks: new study
January 19, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 19 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news:

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Toxic metals and carcinogens found in Australian tattoo inks: new study

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Melissa Lyne,

Some tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic compounds at levels that would be illegal in the European Union, according to new research led by UNSW Sydney.

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