The following types of skin piercing practitioners must be registered with us:
- acupuncture
- tattooing
- cosmetic piercing
- electrolysis
- semi permanent skin colouring
To become registered you must complete an application form, pay a fee and pass an inspection.
The applicant must ensure that the procedures, equipment and facilities used are safe, hygienic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the general duty of care required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as well as our byelaws.