The Tattoo Industry Needs Your Help!?

Hey folks. Just read this article about tattoos, inks, and lawsuits over at About.com. I'd love to get some confirmation about this story; any tattoo artists or industry folks know more about this? If so contact me!

The Tattoo Industry Needs Your Help! By Karen Kursteiner

Let my introduce myself; I am a proud member of an incredibly diverse group of artists that come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. It is my distinct privilege to know individuals in the talented, intelligent and creative community of Tattoo. My name is Karen Kursteiner.

It is my opinion that seriously perilous and sad times have fallen upon the community of Tattoo. Serious enough that in mine and other opinions that if the member of the tattoo industry does not act the industry itself could sustain serious damage. I know the article is long but be patient and read it through. Yes it is seriously bad but take heart there is much to do.

On August 2nd 2004. The American Environmental Safety Institute (AESI) filled a law suit against eight tattoo pigment manufactures and distributors.

Huck Spalding Enterprises Inc. (Spalding’s own brand of pigment)
• Superior Tattoo Equipment Inc, (Prism Ink)
• International Body Jewelry and Tattoo Supply Inc. (distribution only of Millennium pigments and tattoo machine manufacturer)
• Lucky Tattoo and Medical Supplies Inc. (Lucky Tattoo own brand of pigment)
• National Arts colors and Tattoo Supply Inc. (Higgins, Pelican, Talens ink)
• Papillon Studio and Mfg. Inc. (Starbright pigments)
• Talon Supply Inc. (unknown)
• Unimax Supply Inc (Eunju Kang, Mario Barth, Millenium +)

The AESI is not a small organization to be taken lightly. They are very serious and have taken some very serious action. Actions, which can affect every member of the tattoo community.

Read the full article at about.com.