David Beckham

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said the inks can cause skin problems including allergic reactions and itching that lasts for years – raising the risk of cancer. They may also affect fertility and child development, it said. The ECHA will soon publish a list of chemicals commonly used in tattoo inks – and is exploring whether they should be banned across the European Union. Red tattoo ink was deemed the most dangerous, with blue, green and black also potentially risky. READ MORE