Standards & Guidance
Practical, industry-led frameworks that support public safety and real-world implementation.
What we mean by “standards”
TIMA standards are designed to be practical, science-based, and implementable—built by people who understand manufacturing, distribution, and the reality of professional tattooing and PMU. Our goal is to raise the bar without creating impossible requirements.
Core Focus Areas
Product Safety & Substantiation
Risk-based expectations for safety substantiation, documentation, and defensible claims.
Labeling & Communication
Clear, consistent labeling guidance and customer-facing language aligned with safety and expectations.
Manufacturing Controls (GMP mindset)
Operational frameworks that support consistency, traceability, and quality outcomes.
Traceability & Records
Practical record-keeping models that strengthen accountability across the supply chain.
Microbiology & Contamination Prevention
Guidance to reduce contamination risk through controls, testing strategy, and handling practices.
Adverse Event Readiness
Systems and logs to support responsible monitoring, investigation, and corrective actions.
How guidance is developed
TIMA guidance is shaped through member input, expert review, and practical implementation testing. When appropriate, we align drafts with regulatory expectations and emerging standards to ensure the industry remains credible, consistent, and prepared.
The TIMA Process:
Draft framework created by working groups
Member review + implementation feedback
Expert review and revision
Publication inside Inktegrity
Ongoing updates as expectations evolve
Access the full library inside Inktegrity
Inktegrity is TIMA’s member education platform—where downloadable templates, training modules, and implementation toolkits live. Standards are only useful if they can be executed. Inktegrity is built for execution.
Resources are available to active TIMA members.
