Acupuncture, tattooing, semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic
piercing and electrolysis registration
From 1 August 2011, new bye-laws have been adopted to ensure
that businesses have adequate cleanliness in place for a wider
range of cosmetic treatments.
The new bye-laws under the Local Government (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 1982 require you to register with the Council
before carrying out:
- Acupuncture
- Tattooing
- Semi-permanent skin-colouring (also known as semi permanent
make up or micro pigmentation)
- Cosmetic piercing (including body and ear piercing)
- Electrolysis
If you are already registered for activities under the previous
bye-laws (included acupuncture, tattooing, ear piercing and
electrolysis) you do not have to re-register.
The requirements of the bye-laws include:
- The premises, furniture and fittings are kept clean and in good
repair
- Needles and equipment should be disposable or sterilized for
each treatment
- Protective clothing, towels and cloths must be clean and in
good repair
- Waste material from the treatments must be correctly handled
and disposed
- Good personal hygiene standards of operators
Registration is required for the premises where the activity
will take place and also personal registration for each person who
will carry out the treatment.
It is an offence to carry on such a business without being
registered, to carry on such a business in premises that is not
registered for that purpose or to breach the byelaws.
Fees
The licence fees for 2011-12 are:
- Premises registration plus one person £67
- Further personal registration £28
How to apply
Please download, complete and return the application form with
the correct fee.
Downloads