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Tattoo Inks and Permanent Makeup Pigments in Canada: What Health Canada Regulates
The Canadian market for tattoo inks and permanent makeup pigments sits at an unusual crossroads. Clients often think first about artistry, shade selection, or longevity. Studio owners tend to think about sanitation, licensing, and inspection readiness. Health Canada, however, looks at these products through a different lens. At the federal level, tattoo inks and permanent make-up pigments are regulated as cosmetics in Canada. That single classification shapes what the regul