Last year, the industry generated an estimated $1.6 billion in revenue, according to the market research firm IBISWorld. Not only has the customer base expanded, but per-customer profits also have increased, with millennials leading the pack. And most have rules regarding tattooing minors, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The code, devised with input from the industry, is intended to provide a common set of standards to safeguard public health, something tattooists generally support. After all, if the industry were to flout basic standards intended to protect public health, it could create a permanent stain.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 31, 2018 10:52 UTC