Safety & Compliance: Your Trust, Our Priority
At California Tattoos, safety and quality come first. We take pride in crafting products you can trust—each one rigorously tested to meet the highest industry standards. Our temporary tattoos are manufactured with cosmetic-grade materials in the United States and undergo annual third-party testing to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international safety regulations.
What Makes Our Temporary Tattoos Safe?
When choosing a temporary tattoo, here’s what to look for:
✅ Non-Toxic & Skin-Safe – All our tattoos use FDA-certified colorants that comply with CPSC, FDA, and California Proposition 65 regulations.
✅ High-Quality Ingredients – We ensure only safe, cosmetic-grade materials are used—free from harmful chemicals or contaminants.
✅ Trusted Manufacturer – With over 30 years of industry leadership, California Tattoos produces up to 7 million tattoos daily at our Tucson, AZ facility.
Types of Temporary Tattoos
- Decal Water-Transfer Tattoos (Our Specialty) – Safe, FDA-compliant, and easy to apply/remove. Be cautious of products without ingredient transparency.
- Airbrush Tattoos – Require FDA-approved inks; always check with the artist before application.
- Henna Tattoos – Stick to natural brown henna; avoid black henna, which contains harmful additives.
🚨 Warning: The FDA has flagged “black henna” as potentially dangerous. Always verify the ingredients before application.
Regulatory Compliance & Testing
U.S. Compliance
We adhere to FDA, CPSC, and ASTM standards, ensuring our tattoos are free from harmful colorants, adhesives, or contaminants.
🔹 FDA Cosmetic Facility Registration (#3010547620)
🔹 cGMP Certified (Current Good Manufacturing Practices)
🔹 SMETA 4-Pillar Audited for Social Compliance
Canada & European Union Compliance
✔ Health Canada Registered – Fully tested to meet Canadian cosmetic and product safety standards.
✔ EU REACH Certified – We comply with all major EU safety and packaging regulations.
MoCRA: Upcoming blurb FDA Regulations
The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) introduces the most significant updates to cosmetic safety laws since 1938. As an FDA-registered facility, we’re already ensuring compliance as new provisions take effect.
California Proposition 65 Compliance
Our products meet all California Proposition 65 safety and contamination standards. Every ingredient is screened against regulated lists to ensure consumer safety.
Commitment to Ethical Manufacturing
We adhere to strict social and environmental responsibility policies, including:
✔ No Child Labor – We do not employ individuals under 15 years old.
✔ No Forced Labor – We do not engage with prison labor or unethical subcontracting.
✔ Fair Wages & Safe Work Environments – Employees receive competitive wages, benefits, and workplace protections.
✔ Environmental Responsibility – We actively reduce our carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency in manufacturing.
Have Questions?
Your safety matters to us! Contact us anytime at California Tattoos for documentation requests or to learn more about our rigorous testing and compliance standards.