Membership

Join the trade alliance shaping the future of tattoo & PMU.
Industry-led standards, regulatory alignment, and member education—built to protect public safety without sacrificing the craft.

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Membership Benefits at a Glance

Included for all paying members

  • Member Compliance Portal access

  • Standard Document Library (templates, SOPs, checklists)

  • Monthly Member Briefing (what changed + what to do)

  • Member Directory listing

  • Working Groups + Roundtables (peer benchmarking + shared solutions)

Manufacturers

Standard — $1,800/year or $180/month

Built for manufacturers who want readiness, structure, and a defensible system.

Includes:

  • MOCRA/FDA + EU REACH readiness maps + checklists

  • Label and claims guardrails to reduce enforcement risk

  • Traceability + batch discipline kit (including a mock recall checklist)

  • Group office hours + peer working sessions

  • Preferred pricing with approved partners (as available)

  • Direct access to internal consultants

Join Manufacturer Standard

Premium — $3,000/year or $300/month

For manufacturers seeking priority support, deeper review, and stress testing.

Everything in Standard, plus:

  • Priority support lane (faster responses, pre-submitted questions)

  • Quarterly 1:1 compliance review + action plan (operational, non-legal)

  • Mock audit / tabletop inspection to stress-test your system

  • Early access to new templates + policy updates

  • Enhanced member listing + committee eligibility

  • Discounts (TBD) on consultation services

Join Manufacturer Premium

Distributors

Standard — $1,800/year or $180/month

Designed to reduce risk in sourcing, handling, and escalation.

Includes:

  • Distributor compliance pack (supplier request list, lot tracking, complaint escalation)

  • Marketing trust toolkit (how to speak about compliance responsibly)

  • Network access to aligned manufacturers + service partners

  • Group office hours + scenario-based guidance (returns, holds, labeling)

  • Direct access to internal consultants

Join Distributor Standard

Premium — $3,000/year or $300/month

For distributors who need faster response and higher-confidence supplier verification.

Everything in Standard, plus:

  • Priority support lane (faster guidance when issues pop up)

  • Supplier verification playbook + supplier scorecard template

  • Quarterly invite-only network briefing (trends, risks, actions)

  • Enhanced listing + co-marketing eligibility for aligned initiatives

  • Discounts (TBD) on consultation services

Join Distributor Premier

Practitioners & Studios

Practitioners — $180/year or $18/month

For working professionals who want aligned education and a credible industry direction.

Includes:

  • Member portal access + education briefings

  • Practical safety and documentation guidance for professional use

  • Participation in roundtables and working groups (as available)

Join as a Practitioner

Studios — $250/year or $25/month

For studios that want operational alignment, safer systems, and industry representation.

Includes:

  • Member portal access + standard document library

  • Studio-facing safety guidance and communication tools

  • Directory listing + participation channels

Join as a Studio

Donors / Sponsors

Silver — $5,000/year

  • Logo + listing (site + annual report)

  • Recognition in monthly briefing

  • 2 summit seats

  • Early access to annual report

Become a Silver Sponsor

Gold — $10,000/year

Everything in Silver, plus:

  • Featured placement

  • Sponsor spotlight (article or interview)

  • 4 summit seats

  • Education session participation

Become a Gold Sponsor

Platinum — $20,000/year

Everything in Silver and Gold, plus:

  • Presenting sponsor option for 1 initiative

  • 6 summit seats + private briefing

  • Scholarship/training naming rights (optional)

  • Highest-visibility placement

Become a Platinum Sponsor

Academics & Educators

Free

For qualified educators and researchers who support responsible progress through knowledge and stakeholder participation.

Request Free Access
  • Sponsors do not control standards.

  • Membership indicates participation and alignment—not certification.

  • Proprietary formulas remain proprietary. The focus is defensible documentation, traceability, and safety substantiation.

Join the alliance that protects the craft by raising the standard.