Quote Originally Posted by The Limey View Post
I'm sure at some point legislation alone will force manufacturers to rethink the tattoo machine period. Pigments are regulated in some countries so it won't take much to include machines as tools for surgical implant procedures and what we know as the norm is over.
When I met Ray from Neo-Tat recently he mentioned there is testing being done to be able to certify his machines as a class 2 medical device. What does this mean to the majority of the tattoo industry? Nothing unless the laws change. The certification will effect medical professionals who do cosmetic tattooing or "micro pigmentation for medical reasons" allowing them to use the Neo-Tat machines. I am sure I only have half the story (the conversation was over a few pints) and hopefully Ray will start a thread to discuss this whole story soon.