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Inktegrity Committee Monthly Open Meeting - October 2026
Inktegrity Committee Monthly Open Meeting | October 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
Join us for the October Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting, bringing together members, industry stakeholders, partner organizations, and guests to discuss current initiatives, share progress, and collaborate on issues shaping the future of the tattoo and body art industry.
This month's meeting will focus on organizational and committee updates, progress from our partner organizations, and continued discussions surrounding the development of harmonized definitions of Tattoo and Tattooing. These definitions are an important part of establishing greater consistency across regulatory frameworks, manufacturing, public health, and professional practices.
Discussion topics will include:
Inktegrity and TIMA organizational updates
Committee updates and ongoing initiatives
Partner organization updates and collaboration
Harmonizing definitions of Tattoo and Tattooing
Open discussion, stakeholder feedback, and next steps
Our Open Meetings provide an opportunity for stakeholders across the industry to stay informed, contribute their perspectives, and help shape the priorities and initiatives we are working to advance.
Meeting Information
Friday, October 23
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern
Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/cpa-bjty-rnj
Dial In:
(US) +1 720-439-7176
PIN: 404 440 912#
Additional phone numbers:
https://tel.meet/cpa-bjty-rnj?pin=6979798505772
This meeting is open to members, guests, and industry stakeholders. Advance registration is encouraged, but attendees may also join directly using the meeting link above.
Please Note: To maintain a professional and secure meeting environment, attendees joining by telephone will be asked to identify themselves upon entering the meeting. Those who are unable or unwilling to identify themselves may be disconnected from the call. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We encourage you to share this meeting with others who have an interest in the future of our industry. Your voice and participation help move our collective efforts forward.
Ink Manufacturer Working Group
Ink Manufacturers Working Group | October 13, 2026
Tuesday, October 13
12:00 PM Central | 1:00 PM Eastern
Join us for the October Ink Manufacturers Working Group, where we will continue our collaborative efforts on MoCRA compliance and the development of harmonized definitions of Tattoo and Tattooing.
This meeting will focus on regulatory considerations, manufacturer responsibilities, current progress, and identifying actionable steps toward developing consistent industry standards and compliance strategies.
This is a closed meeting exclusively for tattoo ink manufacturers who are current TIMA/Inktegrity members.
If you are an ink manufacturer and would like to participate, please contact Sean Brown, Executive Director, at sbrown@tima-tattoo.org for membership information and additional details.
Media Alliance Committee Meeting
Inktegrity Media Alliance Committee Open Meeting
Join us for the upcoming Inktegrity Media Alliance Committee Open Meeting, where stakeholders from across the tattoo and body art industry will collaborate on strengthening public outreach, developing media resources, and expanding industry engagement.
This month's meeting will focus on developing shared media assets, exploring a public awareness campaign specifically targeting tattoo collectors and consumers, and discussing the potential development of an industry trade show in 2027 or 2028.
Discussion topics will include:
Media Assets: Identifying and developing shared promotional materials, educational resources, and communication tools.
Collector Awareness Campaign: Developing a collaborative campaign focused on educating tattoo collectors, promoting informed decision making, and strengthening public understanding of the industry.
2027/2028 Industry Trade Show: Exploring the concept, objectives, potential partnerships, and feasibility of a collaborative industry event.
Open Discussion & Action Items: Gathering stakeholder feedback, establishing priorities, and identifying next steps.
The Media Alliance Committee brings together stakeholders from all segments of the industry to turn ideas into meaningful action through collaboration, public outreach, and strategic networking.
Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday of each month
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
We encourage members, industry partners, media professionals, and interested stakeholders to join the conversation and help shape these initiatives.
Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting September 2026
Join us for the September Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting on Friday, September 25 at 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern.
We have several important organizational updates to share, including a recap of our leadership’s recent trip to Washington, DC, where we met with the FDA and visited Congressional offices to discuss issues affecting the tattoo and body art industry. We’ll share more about those conversations, what we learned, and what comes next.
We’ll also hear updates from our partner organizations, discuss expanding our presence at industry trade shows and events, and begin planning for an in person meeting at Hell City in Columbus, Ohio this November.
As always, we’ll leave time for open discussion, questions, and feedback from industry stakeholders.
Friday, September 25
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
Join via Google Meet:
Join the September Open Meeting
Dial In: (US) +1 563-503-5314
PIN: 765 732 690#
This is an open meeting, and we encourage anyone interested in Inktegrity’s work and the future of the tattoo and body art industry to join the conversation.
Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting August
Inktegrity Committee Open Monthly Meeting | September 2026
Friday, September 25
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
Join us for the September Inktegrity Committee Open Monthly Meeting, bringing together members, guests, industry stakeholders, and partner organizations for updates, collaboration, and open discussion on issues impacting the tattoo and body art industry.
We will provide a general update on Inktegrity, our current progress, and where the organization is headed, followed by committee and partner organization updates. We will also continue discussions around MoCRA compliance, current industry priorities, and the charge items Inktegrity and TIMA are working to advance.
Discussion will include:
• Inktegrity and TIMA organizational updates
• Committee updates and current initiatives
• Partner organization updates
• MoCRA compliance and regulatory developments
• Updates on current charge items and priorities
• Open discussion, questions, and stakeholder feedback
This is an open meeting, and participation from across the tattoo and body art community is encouraged. Advance registration is preferred, but attendees may also join directly using the meeting information below.
Meeting Information
Inktegrity Monthly Open Meeting - August
Friday, August 28 · 11:00am – 12:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vou-bmtf-msr
Or dial: (US) +1 470-285-0407 PIN: 351 584 309#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vou-bmtf-msr?pin=9153310647384
Your voice matters. Join the discussion, hear what we are working on, and help identify the priorities and actions that should move our industry forward.
Expert Contributor Committee Open Meeting
Expert Contributor Committee Open Meeting | Inaugural Kickoff
Tuesday, August 25
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Inktegrity Expert Contributor Committee, bringing together scientists, researchers, academics, medical and public health professionals, regulators, and other subject matter experts to help strengthen the scientific and technical foundation of our industry's work.
This first meeting will establish the direction and priorities of the committee, beginning with one of Inktegrity's primary charge items for 2026, developing a clear and harmonized definition of Tattoo and Tattooing.
We will also take a broader look at the current state of tattoo and body art research. What do we actually know today? Where are the gaps in the research? What questions still need to be answered, and how can we work together to begin filling those gaps?
Discussion will include:
• Inaugural committee kickoff, purpose, and objectives
• Definition of Tattoo and Tattooing
• Current state of tattoo and body art research
• Identifying research and data gaps
• Regulatory, scientific, and research updates
• Prioritizing the questions that need to be answered
• Developing a collaborative plan to help fill identified research gaps
• Open discussion and Expert Contributor feedback
The goal of this committee is not simply to discuss the science, but to bring experts together across disciplines to identify what is known, determine what is missing, and develop actionable paths toward better research, better data, and better informed decision making.
Meeting Information
Tuesday, August 25
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern
Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/bky-gbsz-hgf
Dial In:
(US) +1 575-586-5024
PIN: 845 551 764#
Additional phone numbers:
https://tel.meet/bky-gbsz-hgf?pin=7429785070004
Ink Manufacturers Working Group
Ink Manufacturers Working Group
Tuesday, August 18
12:00 PM Central | 1:00 PM Eastern
The Ink Manufacturers Working Group is a collaborative forum dedicated exclusively to tattoo ink manufacturers and is one of the core member benefits of TIMA and Inktegrity. This working group provides manufacturers with the opportunity to collaborate on the technical, regulatory, and operational issues shaping the future of tattoo ink manufacturing.
This month's meeting will include updates on current initiatives, ongoing regulatory developments, and collaborative discussions surrounding manufacturing best practices, product stewardship, industry standards, and the continued development of harmonized definitions of Tattoo and Tattooing. These discussions are intended to help manufacturers identify common challenges, share practical solutions, and develop unified positions on issues affecting our industry.
Topics may include:
Organizational and committee updates
MoCRA and other regulatory developments impacting manufacturers
Manufacturing best practices and product stewardship
Harmonized definitions of Tattoo and Tattooing
Industry collaboration and future initiatives
Open discussion and manufacturer feedback
This is a members only working group. Attendance is limited to current TIMA and Inktegrity members.
If you are not yet a member and would like to participate, we encourage you to join today or contact Sean Brown, Executive Director, at sbrown@tima-tattoo.org for membership information and additional details.
We look forward to another productive discussion as we continue working together to strengthen the tattoo ink manufacturing community.
Media Alliance Committee Meeting
Media Alliance Committee
The Media Alliance Committee brings together stakeholders from across the tattoo and body art industry to collaborate on public outreach, communications, education, and strategic networking. By working together, we aim to strengthen the industry's voice, improve public understanding, and build meaningful relationships with media, regulators, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders.
Each meeting includes collaborative discussion, updates on current outreach initiatives, and the development of action items that help advance our shared mission.
Meeting Schedule
Second Tuesday of every month
11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern
Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, practitioner, scientist, regulator, educator, media professional, or industry advocate, we invite you to join the conversation and help shape the future of our industry's public engagement efforts.
Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting
Join us for July's Inktegrity Open Meeting and help shape the future of our industry.
One of Inktegrity's primary initiatives this year is establishing a clear, scientifically and regulatorily sound definition of "tattoo" and "tattooing." These definitions have far-reaching implications for regulation, manufacturing, public health, education, and the profession as a whole.
During this meeting, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an open, non-binding vote to help determine the industry's preferred direction. Following the discussion, Inktegrity members will conduct an official members-only vote to establish the organization's position and guide our advocacy efforts toward harmonizing these definitions across the industry.
This meeting is open to members and guests. Registration is recommended to attend. Participants who have not registered may be asked to provide their information before joining the discussion. https://meet.google.com/teh-bvfw-kra
Ink Manufacturers Committee Meeting
This meeting is for our Ink Manufacturer members. Interested in attending please join or email admin@tima-tattoo.org for more details.
Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting - June 2026
Join us virtually on Google Meets for this Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting. Please register to receive the link.
Inktegrity Committee Monthly Open Meeting
Inktegrity Committee Monthly Open Meeting
Friday, April 17 · 11:00am – 12:00pm Central Standard TIme.
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Inktegrity Committee Open Meeting
Inktegrity March Regular Meeting – Virtual
This is Inktegrity’s monthly virtual open meeting. Registration is required in advance to attend.
Stakeholders from across the body art ecosystem—including tattoo, PMU, and piercing—convene to review current initiatives, organizational updates, and defined action items related to body art and modification products. Discussion focuses on product safety, accountability, and shared stakeholder responsibilities to advance transparency and credibility across the greater tattoo ecosystem.
Inktegrity Open Event ONLINE
This event will be held online at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time zone.