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Electrum's tattoo culture blog

Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog

Certificate of Compliance COC-GS-2026-001 for Electrum Gold Standard Thermal Transfer Paper, tested by SGS-CSTC, REACH SVHC screened and RoHS compliant
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How to Read a Certificate of Compliance for Tattoo Stencil Paper (What's In Your Paper? Pt. 2)

Rob Smead

Every supplier says their thermal paper is "safe." Almost none of them will show you a document. Here's how to read a Certificate of Compliance for tattoo stencil paper: what REACH SVHC and RoHS actually mean, what a real test report looks like, and the four things to check before you believe a claim on a box.

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About the Electrum Blog:

From tattooing's past to the future, the team of artists and shop owners at Electrum share their perspectives and knowledge on everything tattoo industry.

A few of the things you'll find in our blog posts:

  • Business and Industry Insights: advice and ideas for tattoo business growth, current industry trends and strategies for attracting clients, whilst managing a full schedule.
  • Compliance and Safety: Information regarding regulatory compliance and our mission to produce safe, compliant inks.
  • Product Information: Details about our specific products.
  • Interviews and Events: Discussions and recaps from industry events.
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