Advocacy & Alignment
Constructive engagement with regulators and policymakers—so oversight is science-based, practical, and informed by the people responsible for product safety.
Regulation is coming. Representation is non-negotiable.
Tattoo and PMU manufacturing is evolving under increasing regulatory attention. TIMA exists to ensure that lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders have access to accurate industry insight—so outcomes protect public safety without imposing unrealistic requirements that harm responsible businesses and the professionals they serve.
What we mean by “alignment.”
Alignment is not opposition—and it’s not blind compliance. It is active participation: translating regulatory expectations into workable industry practices, elevating safety through standards and education, and maintaining a professional dialogue that produces better outcomes for everyone.
What TIMA does in Advocacy & Alignment
Regulatory Engagement
Participate in dialogue with agencies and policymakers to support fair, safety-focused oversight.
Education & Readiness
Equip members with tools and training to meet expectations with confidence.
Industry Position Statements
Develop clear, responsible positions that reflect both science and operational reality.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Facilitate cross-industry working groups that improve consistency and trust.
Standards Translation
Convert evolving expectations into practical guidance the industry can implement.
Public Safety Focus
Promote policies and practices that reduce risk and elevate responsible manufacturing.
Guiding principles
Science-based standards that can be implemented in real operations
Clear definitions and consistent terminology across the industry
Reasonable timelines that reflect manufacturing realities
Risk-based approaches that prioritize true safety outcomes
Transparency that builds public trust without exposing proprietary formulations
Member briefings and action guides live in Inktegrity
Inktegrity houses TIMA member briefings, guidance summaries, and implementation tools that help members respond intelligently and consistently as expectations evolve.
Help ensure the industry has a credible seat at the table.
Join TIMA to support a unified trade voice built on safety, standards, and accountability.