The UK is gradually tightening the screws in the body art industry. Local authorities in various regions of the country are introducing strict restrictions on mobile tattoo and piercing artists, citing threats to public health. We explore what lies behind this decision, who it primarily threatens, and why the issue has suddenly become so acute.
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New Tattoo Law in Korea: Hygiene and Licensing
Major changes are coming to the world of tattoo art in South Korea. The country’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has set a course for the full legalization and standardization of the industry. The main priority announced by officials is client safety and strict sanitary norms. Before the new “Tattoo Artist Law” comes into effect in October 2027, authorities plan to develop a unified position and begin drafting subordinate acts as early as January 2027.
Tattoo Industry Under Scrutiny: Delhi HC Demands Strict Control
India’s tattoo industry, estimated to generate around 20,000 crore rupees annually, has so far operated without a single federal regulation. This led to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi High Court on May 20, 2026, demanding the implementation of strict safety and control norms for the industry.