INK SAFE is presented by Hardwire Tattoo LLC
as a consumer education tool to help clients recognize good sanitation practices and common warning signs before getting tattooed.
What this app checks
Fresh gloves, hand hygiene, single-use items, sharps disposal, cleanable work areas, cross-contamination, aftercare, and—in North Carolina—tattoo permitting.
Important: This is an educational consumer checklist, not an official inspection, legal opinion, diagnosis, or guarantee that a shop is safe. Some OSHA requirements apply to employers and workers rather than directly to customers. North Carolina tattoo rules are enforced by state/local public-health authorities. When in doubt, ask the artist or local health department.